Logistics Basics
This is the process of storing, transporting, and delivering medications safely and on time.
What is pharmaceutical logistics
The first step in the logistics cycle, where decisions about which drugs to buy are made.
What is product selection?
A common patient reaction when they can’t get medication due to shortages.
What is frustration/loss of trust?
One simple way Jamaica can stabilize medicine availability is by increasing this type of supply:
A. Emergency stock
B. Buffer stock
C. Luxury stock
D. Seasonal stock
What is buffer stock?
One major reason pharmaceutical logistics is important is because it prevents these issues like shortages.
What are stockouts
This process involves estimating the amount and cost of medicine needed.
What is quantification?
Medicine appears available in the system but it is actually not
What is phantom stock?
This type of system helps track medicine levels in pharmacies:
A. Tracking system
B. Security system
C. Inventory system
D. Delivery system
What is inventory system?
The process that includes product selection, quantification, procurement, storage, distribution, inventory management and serving customers
What is the Logistics cycle?
This stage ensures medicines are kept at proper temperature and humidity.
What is storage?
Missed treatments for chronic diseases may lead to increased ________.
What are hospitalizations/complications?
This step involves getting medicines from central warehouses to clinics and pharmacies.
What is distribution?
Jamaica is heavily dependent on this, making it vulnerable to international delays.
What is imported pharmaceuticals?