Good procurement practices for artemisinin-based antimalarial medicines

Overview

Quality is one of the most important considerations in the manufacture and procurement of medicines. Poor-quality medicines affect the health and lives of patients, damage the credibility of health-care programmes and increase the burden on the health-care system.

This practical manual guides the selection and procurement of safe and effective artemisinin-based antimalarial medicines that meet international quality standards through a concise 16-step checklist. It covers all aspects of the procurement cycle, with a special emphasis on product specifications and the evaluation of product quality.