[e-drug] Formulary requests

[Melenaite Soakai Mahe <mohpharm@kalianet.to>]

E-drug: Formulary requests
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[It would be hard to find an e-drugger more isolated than Melanaite. 
Her questions illustrate the practical issues that confront a person 
in her position. I hope we can help her. Responses can be sent to her 
directly. BS]

To whomever it concerns

My name is Melenaite Mahe, I am the Principal Pharmacist for the 
Tongan Ministry of Health. Recently the Ministry hosted a workshop on 
a new essential drug list. Some interesting issues were raised. Can 
anyone help me by answering the following or pointing me in the 
direction of a website or an on-line journal article.

1) Paraldehyde: Is there an available protocol for use PR. How does 
one administer this? Are glass syringes, etc required?

2) Needle-stick injuries and occupational exposure to viruses: Two 
viruses were of concern, Hep B and HIV. Does WHO have a policy in 
relation to this? What options are available? Also percutaneous 
exposure?

3) Does either UNICEF or WHO or another agency have a policy in 
relation to Hepatitis B and HIB vaccines. Are there any pricing 
agreements?

4) Where might I find more information discussing both sides of the 
Ritalin/Methylphenidate debate?

5) Blood glucose screening of diabetics to prevent secondary 
complications may be cost effective. Is there research to show that 
this is the case in a developing country. Are any agencies advocating 
to make glucose testing strips more affordable?

Can you include response to Melenaite Soakai Mahe <bonerk@kalianet.to>

Yours Sincerely

Melanite Mahe
Tonga
Melenaite Soakai Mahe <mohpharm@kalianet.to>
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