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Access to Medicines As a Human Right

Implications for Pharmaceutical Industry Responsibility

Lisa Forman Jillian Clare Kohler

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English
University of Toronto Press
01 February 2017
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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Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication:   Canada
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 13mm
Weight:   340g
ISBN:   9781487522155
ISBN 10:   1487522150
Pages:   222
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Lisa Forman is the Lupina Assistant Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the director of the Comparative Program on Health and Society at the University of Toronto. Jillian Clare Kohler is a professor in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and the director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in the Pharmaceutical Sector at the University of Toronto.

Reviews for Access to Medicines As a Human Right: Implications for Pharmaceutical Industry Responsibility

'This is a very useful collection on one of the most pressing subjects of our time. The comprehensiveness and cohesion of the articles is impressive, as is the multidisciplinary nature of the contributing experts.' --Edward Kwakwa, Legal Counsel and Head of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, World Intellectual Property Organization ' Access to Medicines as a Human Right explores a timely topic that is deserving of cutting-edge inquiry. An accessible read and a major contribution to research, it will benefit those who study and work in the disciplines of international law, international development, international relations, public health, and global governance.' --Obijiofor Aginam, Institute for Sustainability and Peace, United Nations University, and Department of Law, Carleton University


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