Mapping buyer’s clubs; what role do they play in achieving equitable access to medicines?

Original research
par
Rhodes, Natalie and Remco van de Pas

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

International

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

The aim of this paper is two-fold; firstly, to increase understanding of buyer’s clubs by mapping their infrastructure, and secondly, to discuss their role in the access to medicines debate.

Constatations/points à retenir

One of the most important questions regarding buyer’s clubs which this paper aimed to stimulate initial discussion on, is how successful they can be at achieving increased access to medicines. It appears that equity and sustainability are key challenges of buyer’s clubs and need to be reflected upon carefully. Yet, whilst they may or may not have the capability to increase access in an equitable manner, this paper does highlight the lived experience of an individual and the lengths they will go to when they are denied access to medicines.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Lit review + 15 interviews

Mots clés

Equity
Advocacy
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