Medicine shortages and challenges with the procurement process among public sector hospitals in South Africa; findings and implications.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Medicine shortages are a complex global challenge affecting all countries. This includes South Africa where ongoing medicine shortages are a concern among public sector hospitals as South Africa strives for universal access to healthcare. The objectives of this research were to highlight challenges in the current pharmaceutical procurement process for public sector hospitals. Subsequently, suggest potential ways forward based on the findings as the authorities in South Africa seek to improve the procurement process. METHOD:Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 pharmacy managers in public sector hospitals in the Gauteng Province, South Africa. A thematic content analysis was performed, with transcripts coded by two of the authors. Coding was discussed until conse

SUBMITTER: Modisakeng C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7082963 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature