Database on procurement of HIV and hepatitis products
This database records data on the procurement of antiretroviral drugs and hepatitis C medicines from sources which do not routinely report on their procurement via the Global Price Reporting Mechanism. Data on the procurement of HIV and hepatitis diagnostics will be included as they become available. The data sources are Ministries of health, WHO Country Offices, and publications and presentations.
The data source is mentioned in all cases. It is organized by country, formulation/product, and by year of procurement. Whenever available, information on manufacturers, mention of whether the product is prequalified by WHO or (tentatively) approved by a stringent regulatory authority, the volumes procured, currency in which the procurement was contracted, and its equivalent in USD (with exchange rate) are provided. However, such data are often missing in the source material.
The inclusion of specific companies or certain manufacturers' products in the database does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, the names of proprietary products are distinguished by initial capital letters. All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this publication. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use.