During the procurement of quality products the purchaser needs to ensure that the supplier knows exactly what is required and that the supplier fulfils the contract

Sources of drug supply include purchases

During the procurement of quality products the purchaser has the responsibility to ensure that the supplier supplies products complying with all stated specifications

Purchase by tender is normally quicker than buying by direct purchase

In evaluating new suppliers the service and product quality can be monitored after small quantities of selected items have been purchased

Some reasons for differences showing in the balance of the following equation:Opening stock + stock received = stock issued + closing stock are:Stock movement was not recorded

In a centralised model for logistics management professional staff can be used more efficiently

“Service” from suppliers includes well packed supplies without accurate paper work

The average monthly consumption (issue):the average consumption can be determined by adding the amounts issued over at least three months excluding any months when the medicine was out of stock and working out a monthly average.

Sources of drug supply include donations preparations made on the premises