Inventory management performance for laboratory commodities and their challenges in public health facilities of Gambella Regional State, Ethiopia: A mixed cross-sectional study

Boche, Bekele; Temam, Shamoro; Kebede, Oliyad

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11357

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“…However, this study revealed that bin cards were not utilized in any of the surveyed facilities. This finding contradicts the results of a study conducted on inventory management of laboratory commodities in Gambela regional state and Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia, which found that utilization of bin cards was 58.8 and 69.9%, respectively ( 45 , 46 ). Additionally, the result is also contrary to the findings of the study conducted in public health centers on pharmaceutical store management practices in Addis Ababa and the North Shoa Zone, which indicated that bin card utilization was 48.9 and 54%, respectively ( 30 , 44 ).…”

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Assessment of veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse management practices and its associated challenges in four selected zones and Bahir Dar city of Amhara regional state, Ethiopia

Wondie Mekonen,

Sintayehu,

Endeshaw Woldeyohanins

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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A pharmaceutical warehouse is part of the pharmaceutical supply chain and is essential to maintaining the quality and efficacy of veterinary pharmaceuticals for successful animal health service delivery. However, poor storage conditions, improper handling, and inappropriate use and disposal constitute challenges for veterinary supplies in animal health services. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the existing practices and challenges in warehouse management in government veterinary clinics and private veterinary drug wholesalers in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 37 veterinary health facilities in four selected zones (south Gondar, west Gondar, central Gondar, and west Gojam zones) and Bahir Dar administrative city. Zones were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, pre-defined and tested observational checklists, and semi-structured interview guides. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data, while qualitative data was analyzed using a thematic approach. The study revealed the presence of poor stock management practices, such as the absence of standard operating procedures for warehouse activities in ~59.5% of facilities surveyed. In none of the surveyed facilities, bin cards and system software utilization were satisfactory. The absence of disposal guidelines was detected in 83.8% of the facilities, and the practice of timely disposal of expired drugs was not satisfactory. Compared to the government veterinary clinics, private veterinary drug wholesalers had better storage practices (86.25%) following theoretical recommendations. The storage conditions in government clinics were rated poor at 48.3% (>80%, which is the limit to the acceptable rate for good storage conditions). The challenges of inadequate infrastructure, a lack of qualified staff, problems with the availability and affordability of pharmaceutical products, insufficient regulatory practice, and budget constraints were identified. A holistic approach involving related stakeholders should be followed to improve the existing challenges and the sector's efficiency.

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Assessment of veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse management practices and its associated challenges in four selected zones and Bahir Dar city of Amhara regional state, Ethiopia

Wondie Mekonen,

Sintayehu,

Endeshaw Woldeyohanins

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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“…This study was the first of its kind in pharmaceutical supply chain history to examine the extent, and the contributing factor of an expired drugs in the Western Cluster at supply chain level. One reason for it was the fact that no prior research had been done in Ethiopia's Western Cluster, where large populations and subpar supply chain management are located [ 25 , 26 ]. The district Regional Health Bureau regularly discards medications from public health institutions in the western portion of Ethiopia; nevertheless, the type and extent of medication expiry as well as its underlying causes were not looked into.…”

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Assessment of the magnitude and contributing factors of expired medicines in the public pharmaceutical supply chains of Western Ethiopia

Diriba

Hasen

Tefera

et al. 2023

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background The magnitude of expired medicines in supply chains are increasing globally due to lack of strict control of the supply chain, poor storage management and oversupply of medicines. This situation is very serious in resource-poor countries, including Ethiopia, where the supply of medicines is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude and the contributing factors of expired medicines in the Public Pharmaceutical Supply Chains of Western Ethiopia. Methods Explanatory sequential study design involving mixed quantitative and qualitative approach were employed among 62 public pharmaceutical supply chains of Western Ethiopia from July1 to August 30, 2021. An observational checklist and the self-administered questionnaire were used to review all records of the expired medicine file and to abstract secondary data on the extent, types of expired medicines and its contributing factors. The collected data was cleared, filtered, and coded using Microsoft Excel® 2010, and exported to SPSS version-23 (Amsterdam, Netherland) for statistical analysis. Bivariate logistic regression was used to check association between the outcome and independent variables. Multivariate logistic regression was analyzed when p-value is less than or equal to 0.25 in bivariate binary logistic regression, considering the statistical at p-value < 0.05. Moreover, audio recordings were transcribed and coded for emergent themes using thematic analysis. Results The study revealed 5% expire rate over past two financial (2012 up to 2013) years and the total amount of expired drugs is estimated at 20 million Ethiopian Birr (ETB). Tetanus antitoxin (TAT), in terms of single drug value, had the highest drug expiry (4,110,426.43ETB: 20%), followed by liquid dosage forms (11,614,266.11 ETB: 57%). The Binary logistic regression result indicated that, poor store management were more likely associated with the magnitude of expired medicine than those with good store management (COR: 10.706, 95% CI: 2.148, 53.348). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that poor store management (AOR: 9.718, 95% CI: 1.474, 64.082) was a significant contributor to the expire rate at 5% (P < 0.05). Most facilities did not have a procedure, and programme for disposing of expired medicines. According to key informants, inadequate inventory management, lack of policy and implementation of standards are the main contributing factors of the medicine's expiration. Conclusion and recommendations The current study found that the overall rate of medication expiration is high, at a significant cost to the budget. Inadequate inventory management, lack of policy, and implementation of standards are the main contributing factors to the medicine's expiration, as cited by key informants. Further research is necessary to determine the quality and efficacy of these expired drugs to extend their shelf life to ensure adequate access to drugs in resource-limited settings.

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Towards Sustainable Healthcare: Development of an Integrated Waste Management Application for Hospital Environments

Radu,

Manea,

Duță

et al. 2024

IFMBE Proceedings

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Inventory management performance for laboratory commodities and their challenges in public health facilities of Gambella Regional State, Ethiopia: A mixed cross-sectional study

Cited by 7 publications

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Assessment of veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse management practices and its associated challenges in four selected zones and Bahir Dar city of Amhara regional state, Ethiopia

Assessment of veterinary pharmaceutical warehouse management practices and its associated challenges in four selected zones and Bahir Dar city of Amhara regional state, Ethiopia

Assessment of the magnitude and contributing factors of expired medicines in the public pharmaceutical supply chains of Western Ethiopia

Towards Sustainable Healthcare: Development of an Integrated Waste Management Application for Hospital Environments

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