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What is the definition of access to medicines?
Access to medicines refers to the reasonable ability for people to get needed medicines required to achieve health.
According to the World Health Organization, what are the three criteria for essential medicines?
Essential medicines should be available, of good quality, and accessible.
What are the main hindrances to access to medicines?
Market competition and lack of it.
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