| PSM Area - Capacity building, Distribution, Inventory Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Policy, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quantification, Selection | |
| Tool name | Managing Drug Supply. The Selection, Procurement,Distribution, and Use of Pharmaceuticals |
|---|---|
| Sub-categories | HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Reproductive health, TB |
| Commodities | Medicines |
| Latest update | 1997 |
| Version | Revised 2nd Edition |
| Developed by | MSH |
| When to use | When involved with any aspect of the pharmaceutical management cycle: selection, procurement, distribution, use or management/support. |
| Languages | English |
| Level of use | Central, District, Facility, Regional |
| Form | Textbook |
| Amount of training / ta required | None |
| Inputs & Outputs | None |
| Cost | 95 USD (North America, Western Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand); 30USD (Asia, Africa, Latin America); a limited number of free copies have been provided to developing countries. |
| Advantages | Serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding and starting a pharmaceutical management program using best practices. |
| Limitations | None |
| Availability | http://www.msh.org/resource-center/managing-drug-supply.cfm |
| Remarks | Contact: Management Sciences for Health |
| Contact | cpmsoftware@msh.org |