Availability of essential medicines, progress and regional distribution in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Miao Zhang (Author), Kun Zou (Author), Zheng Liu (Author), Dan Liu (Author), Xiuli Wang (Author), Yuqing Shi (Author), Zhe Chen (Author), Xiao Cheng (Author), Bingchen Lang (Author), Hailong Li (Author), Linan Zeng (Author), Yong Tang (Author), Shaoyang Zhao (Author), Yongmu Jiang (Author), Imti Choonara (Author), Lingli Zhang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundEssential medicines are the backbone of healthcare and meet the priority healthcare needs of the population. However, approximately one-third of the global population does not have access to essential medicines. Although China formulated essential medicine policies in 2009, the progress of...