E-DRUG: Allocation formula for essential medicines
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[Perhaps some national authorities and e-druggers can share their methods and experiences used for forecasting needs for essential medicines. Often past consumption is used but records may be unreliable and not necessary reflect true consumption/needs e.g. if there are stock-outs or excess stocks at peripheral facilities. Consumption also does not address changes in demand e.g. as ARV programs get rolled out. Certain programs may utilise some form of morbidity-based forecasting based on projected patient populations. Where possible the two methods should be combined/compared. If budget is limited, the essential medicines may need a VEN or similar classification to help prioritise spending. - DB]
Dear e-druggers,
Our program is interested in finding out what allocation formulae / methods are in use by different governments to share out the resources available for provision of essential medicines among their citizens. If you have any information or can direct us to any information source we will be happy to hear from you.
Thank you,
Donna Kusemererwa
Supply Chain Expert
Securing Ugandans' Right to Essential Medicines Program
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Uganda Office
Plot 15 Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi
P. O. Box 71419,
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: +256 414 235 038/43, Cell: +256 759800519
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