Availability, cost and affordability of essential cardiovascular disease medicines in the south west region of Cameroon: Preliminary findings from the Cameroon science for disease study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:More than 80% of premature deaths due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) occur in low- and middle-income countries. However, access to, and affordability of medications remain a challenge in these countries. OBJECTIVE:To assess the availability, cost and affordability of essential cardiovascular medicines in the South West region of Cameroon. METHODS:In an audit of 63 medicine outlets, twenty-six essential medicines were surveyed using the World Health Organisation (WHO) /Health Action International methodology. Availability, costs and the ratio of the median price to the international reference price were evaluated in public, confessional, private facility medicine outlets, and community pharmacies. Affordability was assessed by calculating the number of days' wages it will cost t

SUBMITTER: Dzudie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7055918 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature