If quantification is done well, it should:reduce or eliminate waste

The performance of a supplier can be measured by:the experience of others who buy from the same supplier

Procurement: involves the importation of large quantities of medicines and medical supplies only

The average monthly consumption (issue) to add up the quantities issued each month then divides that number by the total number of months.

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

During the receiving of supplies, the health worker checks for poor quality items such as:discolouration of ascorbic acid tablets

During the receiving of supplies, the health worker checks for poor quality items such as poorly packaged measle vaccines         

The minimum level of an item is usually twice the safety stock

If quantification is done well, it should:improve the use of resources

In terms of Section 21 medicines in terms of Act 101 of 1965 in case of long-term treatment of a patient by an institution a follow-up     report must be submitted to the authority every six months.