Assessment of the Availability and Utilization of Medicines Used for Preventing and Treating Malaria in Public Health Facilities in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia

Hawi Wondimu and Anbessa Bekele
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Anbessa Bekele: Pharmacy School, Health Institute, Jimma University, Ethiopia

Global Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018, vol. 6, issue 1, 12-20

Abstract: Malaria is one of causes of morbidity and mortality in tropical and subtropical countries. The availability, appropriate management, and rational use of medicines are critical to the successful implementation of the malaria control programs. The aim of this study was to assess the availability, use, and utilization of medicines used for preventing and treating malaria in public health facilities in Jimma town in Southwest Ethiopia. Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from mid of February to March 2017. Three data collection techniques were used: document reviews, structured interviews, and physical inventory checks using the World Health Organization Checklist. The most available antimalaraldrugs in health facility were Arthemeter/lumefantrine and the least one was quinine injection. On average, stock out period was 37.9%, The most commonly prescribed medication was chloroquine tablet (48.09%), followed by Arthemeter/lumefantrine combination tablet (22.9%), chloroquine syrup (15.26%), quinine300 mg tablet (10.68%), and quinine injections (3.05%) respectively. The adherence to Standard Treatment Guidelines of Ethiopia was 75%. There was poor inventory control system and long stock out period. While most prescribers adhering to national STGs. Implementing good inventory control system, training on drug supply management, and continuous supervision of the public health facilities by Jimma town health office was recommended.

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/GJPPS.2018.06.555678

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