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Drug Accessibility

Meaning

Drug accessibility is a multifaceted concept referring to the ease with which a patient can obtain necessary pharmaceutical agents, encompassing physical availability, affordability, regulatory permissions, and the presence of a functional distribution network. High accessibility is a vital component of equitable healthcare, ensuring that prescribed hormonal therapies or other medications can be consistently obtained and utilized by the patient. This concept is influenced by a complex interplay of governmental policies, economic factors, and supply chain logistics that ultimately affect the point of care.