Pharma Middle East

Biography

Biography: Ben Ajepe M P S N

Abstract

Introduction: The pharmaceutical supply chain is often a ‘hidden’ element within healthcare systems – the elaborate pathwayrnbetween a medicine leaving the manufacturer and being dispensed to the patient. Middle men sit in the middle, playing a vitalrnrole in ensuring constant supply of high quality medicines to the medical front line. Africa like the middle-east countries isrna continent ripe with potential, but the challenges for developing a viable market strategy are formidable, with distributionrnbeing consistently one of the largest challenges for drug makers. Inefficient or expensive distribution increases the final price tornpatient, reducing volume sales and hurting family finances in the largely out-of-pocket private market for medicines. That said,rnthe problems in African distribution also provide an opportunity for those willing to take on this challenge. Pharmaceuticalrnsupply chains are one of the most complicated of logistics processes. Not only do they rely upon infallible temperature controlrnand meeting stringent border regulations across regions, but logistics providers also have to guarantee the integrity and securityrnof the products throughout the process. A single loose link in the chain could mean that costly and essential pharmaceuticalsrnare left in an unusable or even potentially dangerous state, with the spin off problems associated with lack of adequate vitalrnmedicinal stocks or even legal procedures.rnConclusion: (1) Strengthening supply chain management: The government should establish a structured supply chainrnmanagement system with a logistic manager at both state & local government level ensuring the distribution system to flowrnin top to bottom approach. (2) Strengthening procurement system: In order to ensure hassle free procurement all the level ofrngovernment should create a procurement society to make the process even faster. It will be a great idea if the government atrngrass-root level has decentralized small purchases at the local government level.