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    Analysis of Pharmaceuticals Supply Chain Management Practices and Challenges - The Case of Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency Nekemte Branch
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021-12) Emiru, Edosa; Busha, Temesgen(PhD)
    This study was conducted to identify pharmaceuticals supply chain management practices and challenges at Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency Nekemte branch. Descriptive study design with mixed research approach was employed. The data was collected from 60 staffs of Nekemte branch using structured questionnaire. Then, the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Kendall’s W Test was also conducted. The results were presented by charts and tables. Analysis of the data collected from respondents shows that: inventory management practice includes conducting physical inventory of pharmaceuticals at least once per year; the proper use of stock keeping logistics forms; availability and well documentation of pharmaceuticals procurement list, and implementation of electronic inventory management system. Availability of special storage area for cold chain items; availability of enough storage space; full functionality of storage equipment; implementation of Standard Operating Procedures were attributes of pharmaceuticals storage management practice. Distribution management practice include availability of enough vehicle and delivery of pharmaceuticals within recommended timeline. Nekemte branch will be benefited from implementation of pharmaceuticals warehouse management practice like regular compliance check of storage equipment; fitting transport vehicles with temperature and humidity monitoring devices; availing more special vehicles for transportation of cold chain items; striving to solve pharmaceuticals supply chain management challenges related to human resource management; working closely with relevant body to solve financial resource related challenges. Improving culture of using available data helps Nekemte branch to use its strong infrastructure for better decision making.