WHO Model Formulary

Source of independent information on essential medicines for pharmaceutical policy-makers and prescribers

Selection, Use

  • Sub-categories HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Reproductive health, TB
  • Commodities Medicines
  • Latest update 2008
  • Version None
  • Developed by WHO/OMS
  • When to use Source of independent information on essential medicines for pharmaceutical policy-makers and prescribers
  • Languages English
  • Level of use Central, District, Facility, Regional
  • Form PDF document 4.8 MB and hard copy
  • Amount of training / TA required None
  • Inputs & outputs Inputs: None Outputs: information on use, dosage, adverse effects, contraindications and warnings, supplemented by guidance on selecting the right medicine for a range of conditions.
  • Cost Free
  • Advantages Provides objective medicine information on medicines included in the WHO list of essential medicines
  • Limitations Information might not correspond with the package inserts of marketed products
  • Availability http://www.who.int/selection_medicines/list/WMF2008.pdf
  • Remarks None
  • Contact modelformulary@who.int.
  • Submission date 2010-07-06 16:01:14