Procurement describes the process of acquiring supplies

Sources of drug supply include donations preparations made on the premises

The following are outcomes for a good distribution system:Number of items dispensed

Problems in procurement can arise as a result of:A simple schedule for ordering

The value of the stock in the pharmacy can be calculated using the following formula:Stock issued x price/unit

The minimum level of an item is: also known as the reorder level.

During the procurement of quality products the purchaser is not very dependent on the supplier to do a good job

The quality of a product is not dependant on the manufacturing process, but the careful handling of the product after manufacture

In evaluating new suppliers formal registration is not the norm

The lead time is a not important in determining stock levels in a pharmacy