Pharmaceutical Selection Process Quiz

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What is the main purpose of pharmaceutical selection?

To achieve better supply, rational use, and lower costs of essential pharmaceuticals (correct)
To reduce the supply of essential pharmaceuticals
To promote the circulation of duplicate and non-essential drug products
To increase the variety of available pharmaceutical products

Why has it become impossible for prescribers to update and compare alternatives?

As a result of the large number of duplicate and non-essential drug products (correct)
Because prescribers are not trained to update and compare alternatives
Due to the lack of essential pharmaceuticals on the world market
Because of the substantial cost of pharmaceuticals

What is one of the negative consequences of the variety of available pharmaceutical products?

Lower costs for patients seeking pharmaceutical products
Inconsistent prescribing within the same health care system or health facility (correct)
Increased consistency in prescribing within the same health care system
Improved purchasing power for health care facilities

Why can no country or program afford to purchase all pharmaceuticals circulating in the market within its given budget?

As a result of the limited funding available (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the cost implications of pharmaceuticals?

The cost of pharmaceuticals is substantial and needs to be carefully managed within limited budgets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary rationale for selecting a limited number of essential pharmaceuticals?

Easier procurement, storage, and distribution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key criterion for the selection of pharmaceutical products according to the text?

Affordable cost by considering total cost of treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is the selection of a combination of drug products acceptable according to the text?

When the therapeutic effect is greater than the sum of effect of each drug (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the text emphasize in relation to pharmaceuticals with affordable cost?

Considering total cost of treatment not only the unit cost of drug(s) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential advantage for selecting a combination product according to the text?

The therapeutic effect is greater than the sum of effect of each drug (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of including a pharmaceutical supply chain manager on the pharmaceutical selection committee?

Providing insights into product availability and supply chain implications (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the pharmaceutical selection process, what might lead to the inclusion of an alternative product on the list?

Product characteristics such as packaging and cold chain requirements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial consideration for determining prominent health problems in a given area during pharmaceutical selection?

Completeness and reliability of morbidity data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered to identify the range of health problems that can be treated at a given facility?

The level of training of health personnel, available diagnostic facilities, level of services provided, and patient characteristics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of structuring the list of pharmaceuticals according to the text?

To categorize pharmaceuticals based on their therapeutic effects and importance in healthcare (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach in which pharmaceuticals are divided according to their health impact into vital, essential, and non-essential/normal-use categories?

VEN approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to periodically review and update the list of pharmaceuticals according to the text?

To keep up with changes in medical guidelines and best practices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in finalizing the list of pharmaceuticals according to the text?

Presenting the draft list to health professionals for comments and incorporating their feedback before dispatching the final draft (D) Signup and view all the answers