DR-TB Drugs Under the Microscope

DR-TB Drugs Under the Microscope

Author: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres, The Union, IUATLD (previous acronym)
Publication Date: 2011
Format: Report
Language: English

Abstract

This report highlights the issues surrounding high prices and poor supply of the drugs needed to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). The report provides an overview of available drug-resistant TB medicines, including drug sources, quality status, and price.

Publisher:

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union)

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, International Agencies, Policy Makers

Topic:

MDR TB, Treatment- TB Disease, TB Treatment, Treatment- Medication Information, Extensively Drug-Resistant TB (XCR TB)

Notes:

Also available in Russian

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