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Using Information Technology for an Improved Pharmaceutical Care Delivery in Developing Countries. Study Case: Benin.

Authors :
Edoh, Thierry
Teege, Gunnar
Source :
Journal of Medical Systems. Oct2011, Vol. 35 Issue 5, p1123-1134. 12p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents a case study of using information and communication technology (ICT) to improve pharmaceutical care delivery in Benin, West Africa. Topics covered include the health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries having enormous problems, the sources of pharmaceutical products in Benin such as public pharmacies and dispensaries, private pharmacies and the black market, and the pharmacy tourism problem in Benin, with an electronic commerce (ECommerce) system as a solution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01485598
Volume :
35
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Medical Systems
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117143700
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10916-011-9717-y