An assessment of Pharmaceutical Inventory Management In the case of Addis Ababa Health Bureau Hospitals

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to assess pharmaceutical inventory management in the case of AAHBH’s. Descriptive research design was used and both qualitative and quantitative research approach were implied for this particular study. The sample size for this study were 105 employees working in AAHBH’s. The study is made based on primary and secondary data which is collected through self-administered questionnaire and a self-observation using a checklist was used. To analyze the collected data a descriptive form of data analysis was used. Accordingly, lack of on job training, lack of computers and other electronics accessories in the stores, the existence of “KENEMA” pharmacy in the hospitals, the quantification techniques used, reporting and documentation techniques were some of the major tools for the assessment of pharmaceutical inventory management. The current storage area of the hospitals is below the standard of the EFMHACA. In most of the hospitals since there is no enough space for the medication or for the supply, medication and the equipment or the supply items are placed on the floor. This will shorten the shelf life of the medical supply or the equipment and medication will lose their effect because of improper storage. Based on the gap observed, it is better if the pharmaceutical inventory management in the hospital is improved, better storage conditions of the pharmaceuticals better if it is based on the standards.