International Journal of Health Policy Planning(IJHPP)
ISSN: 2833-9320 | DOI: 10.33140/IJHPP
Impact Factor: 1.08
Bravo Otohabru
Management Sciences for Health, Abuja, Nigeria
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Research Article
Assessment of Essential Medicines Affordability in Primary Health Care Facilities in Southern Nigeria: “Effect of Drug Revolving Fund Performance
Author(s): Frederick Ifijeh O*, Bravo Otohabru and Ejiyere Harrison O
Background: Essential medicines save lives and improve health when available, affordable, of assured quality, and used rationally. However, high medical costs remain a barrier to access and better health outcomes. This study assessed the effect of Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) performance on the affordability of essential medicines in primary health care facilities in Esan Southeast Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using quantitative and qualitative approaches, following the World Health Organization/Health Action International (WHO/HAI) methodology. Prices of 27 essential medicines for common diseases and 12 key reproductive health medicines were assessed in 22 primary health care facilities. DRF operations were evaluated using a researcher-administered questionnaire. Affordab.. Read More»