Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems
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Miruka Conrad Ondieki

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• Research Article
  Availability of Essential Medicines and Supplies during the Dual Pull-Push System of Drugs Acquisition in Kaliro District, Uganda
  Author(s): Okiror Bruno, Onchweri Albert Nyanchoka, Miruka Conrad Ondieki, Maniga Josephat Nyabayo Okiror Bruno, Onchweri Albert Nyanchoka, Miruka Conrad Ondieki, Maniga Josephat Nyabayo
  
  The Ugandan government has experimented with various supply chain models for delivery of essential drugs and supplies. In 2010, the dual pull-push system was adopted; however drug stock outs are still a common occurrence in health facilities. This study on availability of essential medicines during the dual Pull-Push system in Kaliro District was undertaken, to be used as an indirect or direct indicator of effectiveness of the dual pull-push system of drugs acquisition in the district. The study combined quantitative and qualitative methods; the study mainly based on; document review (stock cards, delivery notes,) and key informant interviews. Results showed that average stock-out duration of essential medicines and supplies was 23.89% (20.47 % for essential medicines and 27.32% for medical supplies). ACT Artemether/lumefantrine 20/120 mg tablets had the highest perce.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2376-0419.S2-006

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