Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management
About this course

Overview

A stockout at the clinic is the failure everything else gets judged by. Across public and private systems, this covers forecasting, procurement and distribution, and the visibility that keeps essential medicines moving to the point of care.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

  • Produce a defensible demand forecast
  • Run procurement that secures reliable supply
  • Set stock levels that avoid stockouts and waste
  • Manage storage, cold chain, and distribution
  • Track availability and supply chain metrics
What the course sets out to do

Course objectives

  • Forecast pharmaceutical demand accurately
  • Manage procurement and supplier performance
  • Control inventory and prevent stockouts
  • Oversee storage and distribution
  • Monitor supply chain performance
Course content

Modules

01

Pharmaceutical supply chain overview

The flow from selection through to dispensing.

02

Forecasting and quantification

Estimating demand and quantifying requirements.

03

Procurement

Sourcing, tendering, and supplier management for medicines.

04

Inventory management

Stock control methods that prevent stockouts and expiry.

05

Storage and distribution

Warehousing, cold chain, and delivery to facilities.

06

Performance monitoring

Availability metrics and continuous improvement.

Who it is for

Target audience

Pharmaceutical supply chain officers, procurement staff, and logistics managers in public and private health systems.

Before you start

Prerequisites

A pharmaceutical, supply chain or health logistics role.

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