Lee M G, Henry G L
West Indian Med J. 1989 Jun;38(2):105-9.
The availability of drugs and the supply system in Jamaica were examined. The Jamaica Commodity Trading Company imports all drugs through an international tendering system for the public health sector, and vital drugs for private distributors. For the 18-month period from January 1988, 652 awards were made, consisting of 426 (65%) brand and 226 (35%) generic drugs. There were several strengths and formulations for many drugs, including 19 preparations of 2 antibiotics. The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has been experiencing recurrent delays in the supply of several important drugs. In contrast, the private hospitals and pharmacies surveyed were adequately supplied. Many brands of several classes of drugs were available, including 51 antibiotics and 18 different anti-inflammatory analgesic and anti-hypertensive agents. However, several drugs used in special situations were only available at the UHWI. There is a need for the supply of drugs to be a priority in the public health sector and for the use of several drugs to be rationalized.
对牙买加的药品供应情况和供应系统进行了调查。牙买加商品贸易公司通过国际招标系统为公共卫生部门以及为私人经销商进口所有药品。在1988年1月起的18个月期间，共进行了652次药品采购，其中包括426种（65%）品牌药和226种（35%）非专利药。许多药品有多种规格和剂型，包括2种抗生素的19种制剂。西印度群岛大学医院（UHWI）一直面临几种重要药品供应反复延误的情况。相比之下，接受调查的私立医院和药店药品供应充足。有多种类别的许多品牌药品可供选择，包括51种抗生素以及18种不同的消炎镇痛药和抗高血压药。然而，一些特殊情况下使用的药品仅在西印度群岛大学医院才有。公共卫生部门需要将药品供应作为优先事项，并合理使用多种药品。
