Research Article Essential medicines in the Third World. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1984; 289 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.289.6450.982 (Published 13 October 1984) Cite this as: Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1984;289:982 Article Related content Metrics Responses Peer review Related articles No related articles found. See more Tackling poverty should have equal priority with lowering waiting lists, says King’s Fund BMJ March 18, 2024, 384 q674; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q674 David Oliver: Senior medical leaders have mishandled doctors’ concerns over physician and anaesthesia associates BMJ March 15, 2024, 384 q665; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q665 Only 8% of GP registrars plan to work full time, finds survey BMJ March 15, 2024, 384 q672; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q672 Doctors are told to ration salbutamol amid shortage BMJ March 15, 2024, 384 q673; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q673 Group GP appointments don’t improve outcomes, study reports BMJ March 15, 2024, 384 q667; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q667