Maternal life saving supplies included in Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS)
Maternal and Child Procurement Forecasting expert, Haileyesus Wossen, announced that 7 maternal life saving supplies chosen by the World Health Organization have been incorporated into the Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS).
The pharmaceuticals are: 1. Magnesium sulphate 2. Oxytocin 3. Ergometrine 4. Calcium gluconate 5. Mifepristone + Misoprostol 6. Misoprostol 200 mcg 7. Misoprostol 25 mcg.
The expert explained that IPLS is a pharmaceuticals administration system used by the Agency and health institutions.
Haileyesus further stated that IPLS enables the realization of demand based pharmaceuticals distribution, reduces wastage and eradicates pharmaceutical stock outs.
The expert remarked that IPLS is a system the Agency has been using since its establishment.