International Society of Drug Bulletins

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The International Society of Drug Bulletins works to increase the sharing of high quality information on medical treatments and medication between countries. [1] It was started in 1986 and is supported by the World Health Organization. [1]

To be a member publishers must have a certain level of independence from conflicts of interest and publish at least quarterly. [1]

Members include: Australian Prescriber, La revue Prescrire, Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, Therapeutics Initiative, Worst Pills Best Pills, Arzneiverordnung in der Praxis and Geneesmiddelenbulletin among others. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Chirac, P. "ISDB: The International Society of Drug Bulletins". WHO. Archived from the original on July 19, 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  2. "FULL MEMBERS". Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2014.

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