Guidance
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and other health commodities
Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health Commodities is a practical reference for those managing or involved in setting up a storeroom or warehouse. The guide contains written directions and clear illustrations on receiving and arranging commodities; special storage conditions; tracking commodities; maintaining the quality of the products; constructing and designing a medical store; waste management; and resources. It was written to meet the needs of district-level facilities; however, the guidelines and information it contains apply to any storage facility, of any size, in any type of environment
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2003
Type
Guidance
Categories
- Supply chain & logistics
Organisations
- John Snow, Inc (JSI)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
By EVM criterion
- E4 Facility infrastructure and equipment
- E6 Stock management
- E9 Waste management
- R1 Infrastructure management
- R2 Equipment management
