[e-drug] Compounding and dispensing problems in Indonesia (4)

["Bonface Fundafunda" <bcfunda@hotmail.com>]

E-DRUG: Compounding and dispensing problems in Indonesia (4)
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Dear Wati,

Many of us that have been associated with the Indonesian healthcare system will recognise the scenario that you have described. I believe you will get similar observations from a number of countries, as this irrational practice remains, sadly, a worldwide phenomenon. Your efforts should be commended for your tirelessly trying to address the problem. May I ask what in 2008 is the position of the Department of Health over this practice? As in other countries, the weak regulatory, or weak enforcement of professional advice also contributes to these problems. As long as policy on practice is left to individuals or groups to translate into action, with no oversight, these practices will remain. I do know that there is a strong and influential physcian group in Indonesia that you're facing, and indeed these practices may not be easily changed in the absence of strong enforcement of recommendations, the legal / regulatory issues, etc.rds,
 
Regards,
 
Bonnie

Bonface Fundafunda PhD., MBA., B.Pharm
Manager, Drug Supply Budget Line
Ministry of Health,
P.O. Box 30205,
Ndeke House,
Lusaka,
Zambia
Tel: +260 211 25 59 11
Fax: +260 211 25 14 04
Mobile: + 260 979 25 29 00
Email: bcfunda@hotmail.com