Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8402

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Publication type: Journal Article

Van der Geest S
Medicines in the third world; sale without restriction and misuse
Pharmaceutisch Weekblad 1983 Sep 2; 1118:723-732

Abstract:

The sale of prescription drugs without prescriptions in third world countries was discussed. The role of national governments and the pharmaceutical industry in correcting this problem was noted. It was concluded that the developing countries must solve this problem themselves and that the medical supply system in Bangladesh offers one method of handling the current situation.