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Prices, availability, and affordability of selected medicines for asthma management in Nigeria: a nationwide study
BACKGROUND: Recent inflation in Nigeria could hinder access to medicines. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prices, availability, and affordability of selected medicines for asthma management in Nigeria. METHODS: This cross-sectional survey (January 2024 - March 2024) was conducted in community pharmacies in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Data for Originator Brand (OB) and Lowest-Priced Generic (LPG) were collected with the Medicine Price Data Collection Form developed by the World Health Organization/Health Action International (WHO/HAI). Twenty-three (23) selected medicines fo…
