La disponibilidad y acceso a medicamentos tanto a nivel individual como colectivo: Acercamientos y discrepancias en la obligación del Estado para la garantía del disfrute más alto a la salud a través del acceso a medicamentos de calidad, seguros y eficaces

Abstract

This research project focuses on the access to quality, safe, and effective medicines, both at an individual and collective level, and examines the approaches and discrepancies that exist between the highest attainable standard of health and the reality of accessing medicines. The study addresses the problem of the Ecuadorian State's failure to fulfill its constitutional mandate of providing universal and free healthcare services, including medicines, which hinders thousands of individuals with catastrophic illnesses from accessing necessary medications due to their high cost. The research aims to examine the administrative system and the access to effective judicial remedies to ensure the availability and access to quality, safe, and effective medicines, as well as develop indicators for individuals with catastrophic illnesses to access their medications. It seeks to contrast constitutional precedents with the current reality, highlight shortcomings in the existing administrative system, and raise awareness about the implications of accessing medicines through judicial means.