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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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 Pharmacy such a

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 10TH - 12TH JUNE

FRIDAY, JUNE 10(DAY 1) TIME ACTIVITY PARTICIPANT 05:00pm- Arrival of upcountry delegates Accommodation and Logistics committee Registration and Reception Registration committee SATURDAY, JUNE 11(DAY 2) TIME ACTIVITY PARTICIPANT 07:00am-08:30am Arrival to the Conference Hall All 09:00am-09:10am -Conference opening -Welcome Guest of Honor -VC MUHAS -Guest of Honor 09:10am-09:20am General introduction PST General secretary 09:10am-09:30am Theme(s) introduction -Pharmacy Week -Tapsa PST/TAPSA Speeches 09:00am-09:10am PST President Michael Kishiwa 09:10am-09:20am TAPSA President Joel Rumende 09:20am-09:30am Guest of Honor Minister MoHCDGEC 09:30am-09:40am Vote of Thanks and Recognition Chairperson Organizing Committee

ADDO PROGRAM. Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets in Tanzania

In the past, duka la dawa baridi in Tanzania were authorized to sell nonprescription medicines. However, a 2001 assessment showed that many shops sold prescription drugs illegally and that the drug sellers were generally unqualified and untrained. In response, the Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) worked with Management Sciences for Health (MSH) to develop and launch the accredited drug dispensing outlet (ADDO) program—or Duka la Dawa Muhimu —in 2003 in Ruvuma region. The goal of the ADDO program was to improve access to affordable, quality medicines and pharmaceutical services in areas where few or no registered pharmacies existed. The program’s primary activities include— Developing accreditation based on Ministry of Health and Social Welfare-instituted standards and regulations Creating a strong public sector-based regulatory and inspection system and strengthening local regulatory processes and capacity Developing drug shop owners’ business skills Providin

Tanzania Pharmaceutial Students' Association - MUHAS Chapter

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