Pegylated interferon now included on WHO (World Heath Organisation) Model Essential Medicines List
Cinnamon Girl said
Jul 29, 2013
Hepatitis treatment debuts on WHO Model Essential Medicines List
July 2013
For the first time, the WHO`s Model Essential Medicines List - a globally agreed list that helps individual nations identify priority medicines for their citizens - now includes pegylated interferon. The application to include interferon notes that a combination of interferon alfa 2a or 2b and ribavirin is the current first line treatment.
The 2013 edition of the WHO list (it is updated and issued every two years), provides an internationally recognizable set of safe, cost-effective medicines to help countries choose how to treat their most critical health needs.
Hepatitis treatment debuts on WHO Model Essential Medicines List
July 2013
For the first time, the WHO`s Model Essential Medicines List - a globally agreed list that helps individual nations identify priority medicines for their citizens - now includes pegylated interferon. The application to include interferon notes that a combination of interferon alfa 2a or 2b and ribavirin is the current first line treatment.
The 2013 edition of the WHO list (it is updated and issued every two years), provides an internationally recognizable set of safe, cost-effective medicines to help countries choose how to treat their most critical health needs.
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http://www.who.int/features/2013/hepatitis_essential_meds/en/