<prompt> Which of the following is true regarding essential medicinesDrugs for emergency conditionsDrugs for serious disordersDrugs to satisfy priority needs of the populationsNewer orphan drugs  <response>: essential drugs- needed to satisfy primary health care needs of the society regularly indian govt will release national list of essential medicines - these drugs should be available in all PHCs and in government hospitals orphan drugs - for rare diseases Ref KD tripathi 8th ed. 