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Drug availability in Jamaica.

M G Lee, G L Henry

The West Indian Medical Journal

|June 1, 1989

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Area of Science:

Pharmaceutical Sciences
Health Systems Research

Background:

The Jamaica Commodity Trading Company manages drug importation for public and private sectors.
A review of drug availability and supply chain in Jamaica was conducted.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the drug availability and supply system in Jamaica.
To identify challenges in the public health sector's drug supply chain.

Main Methods:

Analysis of drug importation data from January 1988 for an 18-month period.
Survey of drug availability in private hospitals and pharmacies.

Main Results:

652 drug awards were made, with 65% being branded and 35% generic.
The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) faced recurrent drug supply delays.
Private facilities were generally well-supplied, with wide availability of antibiotics and analgesics.

Conclusions:

The public health sector requires prioritized drug supply and rationalized drug use.
Disparities exist in drug availability between public and private healthcare facilities in Jamaica.