Search results for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

Increasing adoption of quality-assured biosimilars to address access challenges in low- and middle-income countries

Author byline as per print journal: Pritha Paul1, PhD; Rahul Kapur2*, MBBS, PhD; Shivani Mittra3, MPharm, PhD; Nimish Shah4, JD, MBA; Gopal K Rao1, MSc; Matthew E Erick4, BS, RPh; Susheel Umesh1, BPharm, MBA; Sandeep N Athalye2, MBBS, MD Abstract: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) disproportionately affect people living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to […]

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Challenges of developing generics substitution policies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)

Abstract: There are few challenges to developing effective generics substitution policies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These include the absence of generics substitution policies, lack of enforcement, lack of evidenced-based data about bioequivalence and lack of acceptance by physicians and patients. Submitted: 3 June 2015; Revised: 19 June 2015; Accepted: 24 June 2015; Published […]

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