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?

    <p>As a result of the limited funding available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the cost implications of pharmaceuticals?

    <p>The cost of pharmaceuticals is substantial and needs to be carefully managed within limited budgets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Easier procurement, storage, and distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Affordable cost by considering total cost of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When the therapeutic effect is greater than the sum of effect of each drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Considering total cost of treatment not only the unit cost of drug(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The therapeutic effect is greater than the sum of effect of each drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Providing insights into product availability and supply chain implications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Product characteristics such as packaging and cold chain requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Completeness and reliability of morbidity data</p> 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?

    <p>The level of training of health personnel, available diagnostic facilities, level of services provided, and patient characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To categorize pharmaceuticals based on their therapeutic effects and importance in healthcare</p> 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?

    <p>VEN approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To keep up with changes in medical guidelines and best practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Presenting the draft list to health professionals for comments and incorporating their feedback before dispatching the final draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

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