FoCaMed
When forecasting ARV requirements
Quantification
- Sub-categories HIV/AIDS
- Commodities Medicines
- Latest update 2006
- Version None
- Developed by medICT
- When to use When forecasting ARV requirements
- Languages English
- Level of use Central, District, Facility, Regional
- Form Software will be available on CD-ROM
- Amount of training / TA required If required: two day training and/or assistance in profiling base tables FoCaMed
- Inputs & outputs Inputs: ARV treatment regimens and protocols; Expected number of patients per treatment protocol, incl. scaling up; ARV order pack sizes and prices; Lead times; ARV dispensing data of individual patients (monthly). Outputs: Forecasted monthly consumption (monthly basis); procurement plan; ARV monitoring statistics (monthly basis).
- Cost Free; when TA is required a small fee will be charged
- Advantages Adjustments in procurement planning can be made throughout the forecasting period taking into consideration differences in used assumptions (inputs)
- Limitations None
- Availability http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CCsQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.who.int%2Fpmnch%2Fknowledge%2Ftools%2Fplanning_budgeting_forecast.xls&ei=z514VLzwBYLBPK2FgYgF&usg=AFQjCNE4-kkQrvPNIxJ1u2DRH5Dt_xsUQg&sig2=6QsROfBh6JSxERT60CB84g&bvm=bv.80642063,d.ZWU
- Remarks Minimum system requirements: Windows XP/540 MB ram
- Contact Gert Kaasschieter (MedICT) g.kaasschieter@medict.nl
- Submission date 2010-05-11 17:52:52