A report on WHO Model List of Essential Medicines

2017 marked the 40th anniversary of the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
A skeletal model of the chemical structure of aspirin
A skeletal model of the chemical structure of albendazole
Pure crystals of ethambutol
Two capsules of atazanavir
Bag containing one unit of fresh frozen plasma
A vial of oral cholera vaccine

The WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (aka Essential Medicines List or EML ), published by the World Health Organization (WHO), contains the medications considered to be most effective and safe to meet the most important needs in a health system.

- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
2017 marked the 40th anniversary of the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.

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Micrograph (H&E stain) of an adrenal gland showing spironolactone bodies.

Spironolactone

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Medication that is primarily used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.

Medication that is primarily used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.

Micrograph (H&E stain) of an adrenal gland showing spironolactone bodies.
7α-Thiomethylspironolactone, the major active form of spironolactone. It accounts for about 80% of the potassium-sparing effect of spironolactone.
Canrenone, the second major active form of spironolactone. It accounts for around 10 to 25% of the potassium-sparing effect of spironolactone.
Levels of spironolactone and its major active metabolites after a single oral dose of 100 mg spironolactone in humans.
Spironolactone metabolism in humans. Canrenone may be further reduced (into di-, tetra-, and hexahydrogenated metabolites), hydroxylated, and conjugated (e.g., glucuronidated).

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Signal-averaged ECG from a person taking digoxin, explaining ST depressions in mainly precordial leads V4 and V5.

Digoxin

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Medication used to treat various heart conditions.

Medication used to treat various heart conditions.

Signal-averaged ECG from a person taking digoxin, explaining ST depressions in mainly precordial leads V4 and V5.

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

A vial of heparin sodium for injection

Heparin

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Medication and naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan.

Medication and naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan.

A vial of heparin sodium for injection
Heparin vial for subcutaneous injection
Ball-and-stick model of heparin
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It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Cortisol for injection

Hydrocortisone

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Name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication.

Name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication.

Cortisol for injection
A tube of hydrocortisone cream, purchased over the counter

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Amikacin

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Antibiotic medication used for a number of bacterial infections.

Antibiotic medication used for a number of bacterial infections.

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It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Elizabeth Lee Hazen (left) and Rachel Fuller Brown in 1955.

Nystatin

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Antifungal medication.

Antifungal medication.

Elizabeth Lee Hazen (left) and Rachel Fuller Brown in 1955.
Penicillium-infected tangerine: The spot absent of growth had nystatin applied to it before the fungus covered the fruit.
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It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine

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Combination medication used to treat malaria.

Combination medication used to treat malaria.

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Metoclopramide 5-mg tablets

Metoclopramide

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Medication used for stomach and esophageal problems.

Medication used for stomach and esophageal problems.

Metoclopramide 5-mg tablets
Plastic ampoule of metoclopramide

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Lactulose

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Non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

Non-absorbable sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.

Epinephrine vial 1 mg (Adrenalin)

Epinephrine (medication)

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Epinephrine vial 1 mg (Adrenalin)

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.