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Table 2 WHO core list of medicines required for implementing essential NCD interventions in primary care [11]

From: Capacity of Ugandan public sector health facilities to prevent and control non-communicable diseases: an assessment based upon WHO-PEN standards

NCD Medicines

Thiazide diuretic

Calcium channel blocker (amlodipine)

Beta-blocker (atenolol)

Angiotensin inhibitor (enalapril)

Statin (simvastatin)

Insulin

Metformin

Glibenclamide

Isosorbide dinitrate

Glyceryl trinitrate

Furosemide

Spironolactone

Salbutamol

Prednisolone

Beclometasone

Aspirin

Paracetamol

Ibuprofen

Codeine

Morphine

Penicillin

Erythromycin

Amoxcillin

Hydrocortisone

Epinephrine

Heparin

Diazepam

Magnesium sulphate

Promethazine

Senna

Dextrose infusion

Glucose injectable solution

Sodium chloride infusion

Oxygen