Bipolar, hypertension meds supply issues at Tembisa hospital being tackled: department

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The Gauteng department of health says it has put measures in place to ensure adequate supply of medication at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital after the facility experienced challenges with the consistent supply of some stock between January and May.

Nomantu Nkomo-Relehoko said in a response to questions in the Gauteng legislature.The medication shortages emanated from suppliers not having stock, fast moving items not being available on contract with increasing medications on buyout and delays in deliveries from the depot or suppliers.

Interventions taken include bulk ordering of stock, communicating with suppliers on alternatives when experiencing medicine shortages, weekly stock check on fast moving items, and working with other health facilities. Buyout processes are also initiated promptly, Nkomo-Ralehoko said.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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