Local production of pharmaceuticals in Africa and access to essential medicines

'Urban bias' in access to imported medicines in Tanzania and its policy implications

From:
Department for International Development
Published
10 March 2014
Country:
Tanzania
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Mujinja, P.G.M., Mackintosh, M, Justin-Temu, M, Wuyts, M

Abstract

International policy towards access to essential medicines in Africa has focused until recently on international procurement of large volumes of medicines, mainly from Indian manufacturers, and their import and distribution. This emphasis is now being challenged by renewed policy interest in the potential benefits of local pharmaceutical production and supply. However, there is a shortage of evidence on the role of locally produced medicines in African markets, and on potential benefits of local production for access to medicines. This article contributes to filling that gap.

This is an output from the ‘Industrial Productivity, Health Sector Performance and Policy Synergies for Inclusive Growth: A Study in Tanzania and Kenya’ project

Citation

Phares GM Mujinja, Maureen Mackintosh, Mary Justin-Temu and Marc Wuyts. Local production of pharmaceuticals in Africa and access to essential medicines: ‘urban bias’ in access to imported medicines in Tanzania and its policy implications. Globalization and Health 2014 10:12

Local production of pharmaceuticals in Africa and access to essential medicines: ‘urban bias’ in access to imported medicines in Tanzania and its policy implications

Published 10 March 2014
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