Conclusion. Rationalizing drug markets in the Global South: re-making medicines essential

Maurice Cassier (1) , Carine Baxerres (2, 3)

1 CERMES3 - UMR 8211 / U988 / UM 7 - CERMES3 - Centre de recherche Médecine, sciences, santé, santé mentale, société
2 IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement
3 MERIT - UMR_D 261 - Mère et enfant en milieu tropical : pathogènes, système de santé et transition épidémiologique

Ever since medicines began to be considered not only commodities but also essential goods to protect populations, the question has been how to rationalize drug markets in the interest of public health. In this conclusion, we draw on our research and past experience to propose areas for reflection and tools for governing pharmaceutical markets that can be used by public authorities and civil society.

Domaines: Sociologie

Maurice Cassier, Carine Baxerres. Conclusion. Rationalizing drug markets in the Global South: re-making medicines essential. Understanding Pharmaceutical Markets: An Analysis of Medicines, Regulations and Health Systems in the Global South, Routledge, inPress. ⟨halshs-03096497⟩