1. Current status of medicines procurement.
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Ombaka, Eva
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MEDICAL laws , *DRUG administration , *DRUG laws , *DRUG marketing , *MEDICAL supplies industry - Abstract
The article provides information regarding the importance of procurement in drug management and supply. According to a research, an effective procurement process generates rightful amount and available drugs at a reasonable price. Procurement is seen as an element in the drug management cycle and a complex process involving stakeholders. Procurement principles such as cost containment are also examined using various procurement activities categorized according to levels of pharmacy practice.
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- 2009
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