Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0870
ISSN: 2167-0870
Department of Public Health, DebreMarkos University, DebreMarkos, Ethiopia
Research Article
Availability of Essential Medicines and Inventory Management Practice at Public Health Centers in Bahirdar Town West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2020
Author(s): Kalkidan Worku Mitiku*, Daniel Simeneh Mekonnen and Temesgen Ashagire
Background: Essential medicines are medicines that
satisfy the priority health care needs of the population.
These medicines are selected with due regard to disease
prevalence and public health relevance, evidence
of clinical efficacy and safety, and comparative costs
and cost-effectiveness. Essential medicines are intended
to be available within the context of functioning
health systems at all times in adequate amounts, in the
appropriate dosage forms, with assured quality, and at
a price the individual and the community can afford.
Objective: To assess availability of essential medicine
and inventory management practice at public health
centers in Bahir Dar town.
Method: Institutional based cross sectional study design
conduct among six HCs in Bahir Dar town. Checklists
were use.. View More»
DOI:
10.31858/0975-8453.13.1.12-16