Access to medicines in the context of the right-to-health framework 2013, para. 73
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[With regard to ensuring availability of essential medicines, the Special Rapporteur recommends that States:] Adopt a national essential medicines list and regularly update it by selecting essential medicines that are evidence-based and adequately reflect the national burden of disease, irrespective of cost or patent status, including through a transparent and participatory determination process;
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Health
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All
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2013
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2013), A/HRC/23/42, para. 73.