E-DRUG: Survey on the role of pharmacists in health supply chains
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Dear e-drug readers
Let me share with you this survey from the International Pharmaceutical
Federation (FIP) that could interest some of you Kind regards Etienne
Dear Colleagues,
Around the world a variety of professionals are involved in 'health supply
chains' (the supply chain responsible for moving medicines and medical
equipment from manufacture to the patient). In some countries these are
professional logistics and supply chain personnel. In other countries,
health personnel (pharmacists, doctors, nurses) and in many countries a
combination of these.
The FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Practice established the 'FIP working group
on pharmacists in supply chain' to look at how pharmacists can best be
utilised in health supply chains. This survey aims to determine pharmacist
only competencies and behaviours needed in the health supply chain.
Understanding such competencies can maximize supply chain efficiency and
highlight gaps in personnel, education, and/or training. This evidence may
also support the best utilization of existing pharmacists, where
pharmacists are few.
We would like to ask you for your participation in the survey created by
the working group, to help us to better understand the situation
internationally.
Please fill in the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FIP2016PSCM
It takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
Please fill it at your earliest convenience, but no later than Sunday, 1st May.
Your contribution is important for the success of this work.
You are welcome to circulate this request in your networks.
Thank you very much in advance.
Regards,
Etienne Guillard - PharmD, MSc
Health Systems & Services Strengthening Director Solthis www.solthis.org
Etienne Guillard <etienne.guillard@solthis.org>