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American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition
December 10-14, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
 APHA 2005
 
Session: Improving Use and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals
3117.0: Monday, December 12, 2005: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Oral
Improving Use and Distribution of Pharmaceuticals
This session on pharmaceuticals is comprised of diverse presentations, ranging from equitable drug distribution during macroeconomic crises, to the function of an essential drug list in improving rational drug use, to the public health implications of poor quality medicines or non-adherence to drug regimens. Specifically, the presentations will discuss: (1) a program for equitable distribution of medicines to low-income populations during Argentina's economic crisis; (2) abuse of western pharmaceuticals and the implications for antimicrobial resistance, using Nigeria as a case study; (3) the role of an essential drug list in Palestine in evaluating drug utilization and improving rational drug use; (4) the public effect of poor quality medicine on development of antimicrobial resistance, and potential strategies to reduce dangers of counterfeit or substandard drugs and (5) the importance of a rational drug strategy and appropriate role of the pharmaceutical sector in protecting public health in Jordan.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to (1) recognize impact of irrational drug use and substandard quality drugs on public health and (2) understand the characteristics and role of essential drug lists in health policy.
Moderator(s):Kama Garrison, MPH
10:30 AMIntroductory Remarks
10:35 AMWest is best : Abuse of western pharmaceuticals in Eastern Nigeria and it's effect on anti-microbial resistance
Ngozi Ogbuawa, M Sc
10:50 AMEstimating the cost savings and rational use effects of implementing an essential drug list in West Bank, Palestine
Samer Hamidi, M. Mahmud Khan, PhD, Doreen Babo, Richard Culbertson, PhD, Janet Rice, PhD, Mustafa (Mike) Younis, DrPH
11:05 AMCounterfeit and poor quality medicines: An overlooked threat to health  [ Recorded presentation ]
Nancy L. Blum, MPH, MA, Souly Phanouvong, PhD
11:20 AMImproving the Use of Pharmaceuticals in Jordan: The Importance of Pharmaceutical care and a Rational Drug Strategy
Dima Qato, PharmD, MPH, Maggie Huff-Rousselle, MA, MBA
11:35 AMConcluding Remarks
See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.
Organized by:International Health
Endorsed by:Public Health Nursing
CE Credits:CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing

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