The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is a natural phenomenon that follows use of antimicrobial drugs but it is being accelerated by inappropriate antimicrobial use. This leaflet considers various methods that can be used to help contain antimicrobial resistance
This leaflet outlines the steps to creating a national drugs policy. It sets out the key components, the selection process for essential medicines, affordability, financing options, supply systems, regulation and quality assurance, rational use, human resources development, and monitoring and evaluation
Essential medicines are those that satisfy the priority health care needs of the population. This leaflet looks at the policy and relevance of the concept of essential medicines, how they can be selected, and how to implement a national list of essential medicines
