PHM 613: Pharmacy Practice

What are the five main components of drug management?

Selection, Procurement, Distribution, Use, Management Support.

Why is drug management important?

It strengthens the healthcare system, saves lives, promotes rational use of drugs, and is essential for public health.

What is the primary purpose of a health system?

To improve health by delivering preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative interventions.

What are essential medicines?

Medicines that satisfy the priority health care needs of a population, selected based on disease prevalence, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.

What does effective health care systems ensure?

Equitable access to essential medical products and their scientifically sound and cost-effective use.

What is the significance of drug distribution?

It ensures the right medicines are available to the users in a timely and affordable manner.

What leads to therapeutic failure in healthcare systems?

Unsafe medication practices and medication errors.

What are the six rights of logistics in drug management?

The right goods, right quantities, right condition, right place, right time, right cost.

What factor largely affects health services utilization?

The availability of drugs and supplies.

What happens when a drug management system is not functioning well?

Important drugs will not be used as they should be.

What are common challenges for improved public drug supply?

Health reform, equity, financial sustainability, efficiency, and rational use.

What constitutes a well-functioning health system?

Adequate human resources, sustainable financing, information systems, and coordinated healthcare partners.

How often should service delivery coverage include the target population?

Service delivery should be designed to include all people, the sick and healthy, across all income and social groups.

What is meant by person-centredness in health services?

Services organized around the person, not the disease, ensuring satisfaction and involvement of users.

How do drugs promote trust in health services?

By being available and effective, leading to higher utilization of health resources.

What major expenditures do drugs represent in healthcare costs?

They can account for 20% of national health expenditures.

Why are drugs considered unique commodities?

Consumers often do not choose them or know how to judge their effectiveness.

What does effective drug management system ensure?

Reliable access to safe, effective, and essential medications to meet healthcare needs.

What is the role of management support in drug management?

It helps organize the system, manage finances, and oversee human resources and monitoring.

What is a major implication of inefficient medication supply management?

It results in poor treatment outcomes and may violate the fundamental human right to good health.