The remote provision of pharmaceutical products and services by retail pharmacies in Kampala, Uganda; practices and challenges
The proportion of retail pharmacies providing pharmaceutical products and services remotely is significant in Kampala, but they face challenges that need to be addressed. Regulations are crucial to ensure responsible dispensing practices and rational medicine use. Addressing internet affordability and quality, staffing issues, and delivery logistics is essential for sustainable and effective remote pharmaceutical products and services.
Authors
- Paul Kutyabami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7975-9778)
- Kalidi Rajab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5422-3742)
- Ibrahim Ali Fauzi
- Freddy Eric Kitutu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2277-9572)
- Henry Kyeyune (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7855-3578)
- Jafari Kintu
- Martin Luyima
- Lydia Irene Asiimwe
- Isah Bukenya
- Fredrick Wadulo Mwawule
Institutions
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11537-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85