The call for strengthening the monitoring of Private pharmacies and drugstores in Tanzania
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34874/PRSM.mjph-vol3iss2.29082Keywords:
Monitoring, Private pharmacies, drugstores, and TanzaniaAbstract
Developing countries have recorded an increase of private sector operations in running the major economic activities. Tanzania, as other developing countries, recognized a significant role played by private sector in building its economy, including the provision of social services. Over the past four decades, the country recorded rampant growth of private pharmacies and drugstores serving the community. However, the monitoring of services offered in private pharmacies and drugstores has been ineffective, resulting to low quality of services provided. This letter highlights the importance of strengthening the monitoring of services offered by private pharmacies and drugstores.References
Gonsalves, L., Hilber, A. M., Wyss, K., & Say, L. (2021). Potentials and pitfalls of including pharmacies as youth- friendly contraception providers in low- and middle- income countries. 6–8. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2020-200641
Kirua, R. B., Temu, M. J., & Mori, A. T. (2020). Prices of medicines for the management of pain , diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in private pharmacies and the national health insurance in Tanzania. 9, 1–9.
Mhamba, R. M., & Mbirigenda, S. (2010). The pharmaceutical industry and access to essential medicines in Tanzania. July.
Nsimba, S. E. D. (2007). Assessing the performance, practices and roles of drug sellers/dispensers and mothers'/guardians' behaviour for common childhood conditions in Kibaha district, Tanzania. Tropical doctor, 37(4), 197-201.
Poyongo, B. P., & Sangeda, R. Z. (2020). Pharmacists ’ Knowledge , Attitude and Practice Regarding the Dispensing of Antibiotics without Prescription in Tanzania : An Explorative Cross-Sectional Study.
Söderlund, N., & Mendoza-, P. (2018). The new public / private mix in health : Edited by (Issue July 2003).
WHO. (2019). Private sector engagement for advancing universal health coverage Executive. 4(8), 1–11.
