An in-depth analysis of pharmaceutical regulation in the Republic of Moldova.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Regulation of the pharmaceutical system is a crucial, yet often neglected, component in ensuring access to safe and effective medicines. The aim of this study was to provide an in-depth analysis of the existing pharmaceutical regulation, including recent changes, in the Republic of Moldova.

Methods

Data from field work conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) together with a review of policy documents and quantitative secondary data analysis was used to achieve this aim.

Results

This analysis identified several ways in which pharmaceutical regulation affects availability of quality medicines in the Republic of Moldova. These include lack of full implementation bioequivalence requirements for generics registration, incomplete implementation of good ma

SUBMITTER: Ferrario A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4366937 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature