About The Study: The results of this cross-sectional analysis showed significant variation in the prices and affordability of 549 essential medicines across 72 markets in 2022. Strategies to promote equitable drug prices and improve drug affordability are urgently needed.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Olivier J. Wouters, PhD, email olivier_wouters@brown.edu .
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