The document discusses Quality Use of Medicines (QUM), which aims to ensure optimal health outcomes from medication use. QUM focuses on selecting management options wisely, choosing suitable medicines appropriately, and using medicines safely and effectively. The National Medicines Policy also aims to ensure timely access to medicines, quality products, quality use, and a viable medicines industry. Key partners in achieving QUM include healthcare providers and recipients, as well as governments, industry, and educators.

1. Quality Use of Medicines A brief summary

9. Central Objectives ACCESS Timely access to medicines, at a cost the individual and community can afford QUALITY PRODUCTS Medicines meet Appropriate standards of quality, safety and efficacy QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES Judicious, appropriate, safe and effective use of medicines INDUSTRY Maintenance of a responsible and viable medicines industry