project presentaion bpharm 4 2015

Presenter of project Lugano Mwankemwa INTRODUCTION

The availability of ACTs as first line drugs in treating uncomplicated malaria is significant in eradication of the disease.

Results from this study will be useful for planners and government to plan and improve strategies on ensuring that ACTs are available at reasonable price(subsidized) in community pharmacies

conclusion

Availability of ACTs remained a challenge in the outlets in Tanzania. First-line therapy the ACTs(subsidized) were less available , high price were observed for ALUs(not subsidized) . other artemisinin derivatives were more available than ALUs and more expensive. Challenges in high price(unsubsidized) and out of stock of ACTs(subsidized) has resulted into use of alternative antimalarial which was removed as first line , Collectively, availability, price and affordability of the drugs affect policy of uses of ACTs as first line

the results showed that the significant extent of variability in labeling was observed
qualitative lists of excipients were mostly missing
method of administration, absence of name and adders of manufacturer
ciprofloxacin showed the most variability

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REPORT ON CAREER PATH EVENT HELD ON 3rd AUGUST

Career path event, an annual function organized by TAPSA-MUHAS in cooperation with the school of pharmacy, this year was held on the 3 rd of August, 2018 at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, lecture hall 5 from 12:30hrs to 17:00hrs. The purpose of this event was to ensure that the students never lose motivation along the way of their studies and to assist students in developing goals to strive for and to be able to make major career decisions. Furthermore, to allow a panel of motivational speakers to share their stories with the students, with the goal of giving them more clarity about different career paths. With positive attitude and true motivation, the event this year was convened by Prof. Dr. E. Kaale (Head,Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab,Pharmaceutical R&D laboratory in School of Pharmacy) and the panelists were as follows; ...

ABOUT TAPSA

Being the student aspiring to be health cadre delivers and service providers we are entitled responsibility to the Tanzanians and world at large as tomorrow health practitioners. Having a goal to prepare diligent health professionals ADUPS was founded in Mid August 1987 by MUCHS pharmacy students and as a result of guidance and support from IPSF, the association was officially registered on the 4th April 1990 in UDSM. It became a full member of IPSF and APSF in August 1993 and September 2002 respectively. ADUPS has being active for almost twenty years and her members have every reason to be proud for attaining this age. In the year-2007 MUCHS declared transformation from being a constituent College of University of Dar es Salaam to full fledged University hereby namely MUHAS. ADUPS had to transform her name and become TAPSA. Following this expansion the association is having chapters in Colleges/Universities providing a bachelor of P...

Tanzania Pharmaceutial Students' Association - MUHAS Chapter

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