[e-drug] Contracting Procurement, Storage and Distribution to Private Supplier

E-DRUG: Contracting Procurement, Storage and Distribution to Private Supplier
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Dear E-Druggers,

I would like to hear of experiences of any governments, mission organisations or large NGO's that have contracted out the procurement, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical and medical supplies to a single private supplier.

How successful has it been?
What are the benefits/advantages?
What are the challenges and disadvantages of such a system?
If not successful, why has it failed to work?

Any other relevant information to the topic would also be appreciated.

Kind Regards,

John
John Carroll
Pharmacist
Christian Health Association of Malawi
PO Box 30378
Lilongwe 3
Malawi
Tel: +265 1 775180 (Office)
       +265 9 180601 (Cell)
        www.cham.org.mw