Access to Medicines as a Human Right

Implications for Pharmaceutical Industry Responsibility

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Pharmacy, Reference, Public Health, Business & Finance, Industries & Professions, Industries
Cover of the book Access to Medicines as a Human Right by Lisa Forman, Jillian  Clare Kohler, University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
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Author: Lisa Forman, Jillian Clare Kohler ISBN: 9781442661127
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division Publication: August 27, 2012
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Lisa Forman, Jillian Clare Kohler
ISBN: 9781442661127
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Publication: August 27, 2012
Imprint:
Language: English

According to the World Health Organization, one-third of the global population lacks access to essential medicines. Should pharmaceutical companies be ethically or legally responsible for providing affordable medicines for these people, even though they live outside of profitable markets? Can the private sector be held accountable for protecting human beings' right to health?

This thought-provoking interdisciplinary collection grapples with corporate responsibility for the provision of medicines in low- and middle-income countries. The book begins with an examination of human rights, norms, and ethics in relation to the private sector, moving to consider the tensions between pharmaceutical companies' social and business duties. Broad examinations of global conditions are complemented by case studies illustrating different approaches for addressing corporate conduct. Access to Medicines as a Human Right identifies innovative solutions applicable in both global and domestic forums, making it a valuable resource for the vast field of scholars, legal practitioners, and policymakers who must confront this challenging issue.

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According to the World Health Organization, one-third of the global population lacks access to essential medicines. Should pharmaceutical companies be ethically or legally responsible for providing affordable medicines for these people, even though they live outside of profitable markets? Can the private sector be held accountable for protecting human beings' right to health?

This thought-provoking interdisciplinary collection grapples with corporate responsibility for the provision of medicines in low- and middle-income countries. The book begins with an examination of human rights, norms, and ethics in relation to the private sector, moving to consider the tensions between pharmaceutical companies' social and business duties. Broad examinations of global conditions are complemented by case studies illustrating different approaches for addressing corporate conduct. Access to Medicines as a Human Right identifies innovative solutions applicable in both global and domestic forums, making it a valuable resource for the vast field of scholars, legal practitioners, and policymakers who must confront this challenging issue.

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