Human rigths in drug policy: fundamental profiles

Abstract

The concepts that are the basis of the human rights (HHRR) are revised from the perspective of the iusnaturalism. HHRR are originated from the natural right, and are the group of attributes of men that are derived from his human nature, his life, that allow him to reason, be worthy, autonomous, free , in good health, have a language, express artistic and religious manifestations, showing due respect to other people and himself, inside the culture of the group to which he belongs. HHRR are linked to life, to health assistance , and on turn, to drug access, as it is contemplated in the Constitution. Drugs must be efficacious, safe and of high quality, must be replaced on time and the programs must be driven by efficient managers. We discuss about the HHRR and ethical aspects in many stages of history. We explore clinical trials for the study of innovating drugs, the ethical contents of documents such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Nuremberg Code, the Helsinki Declaration, the opinion of the Medical Confederation of Latin-America and the Caribbean regarding modifications that would affect the health of the study subjects. We refer to essential or generic drugs and novel drugs. We revise the law system and decisions concerning the drug patents in some countries of the region, peruvian experiences in the educational field and their future projections, opinions from economists and the relevance of generic drugs. A drug policy must care for the HHRR regarding life and health.