Pro-generics policies and the backlog in medicines registration in South Africa: implications for access to essential and affordable medicines

Author(s): Allyson M Pollock, MBChB, FFPH, MRCP (Ed), MRCGP, Henry MJ Leng, PhD, David Sanders, MRCP

Abstract: The backlog in medicines registration in South Africa is a result of the implementation of pro-generics policies without strengthening the regulator to handle the substantial increase in registration applications that followed. Despite the backlog, more than enough generics are registered to promote price competition and ensure access to affordable medicines. Submitted: 25 February 2015; […]

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