Editorial: Towards continued and affordable accessibility of innovative drugs: sustainable development and efficient use of medicines.

The editorial discusses the importance of addressing the rising cost of medicines to enhance access and foster innovation in healthcare systems worldwide. It highlights strategies such as evaluating clinically relevant variables, preventing overtreatment, reducing waste, and repurposing precision medicine in oncology. The document emphasizes the need for sustainable solutions to ensure continued and affordable accessibility of innovative drugs while promoting efficient use of medicines. The authors provide practical recommendations and insights to support healthcare systems in addressing these challenges. [Extracted from the article]