A importância da logística na distribuição dos medicamentos à população

Abstract

This paper discusses the logistics used to distribute drugs in the Unit Pre-hospital west of the city of Sorocaba, Sao Paulo, describing the steps inherent in the distribution process, select, purchase, storage and control. Identifying strategies adopted for the distribution of medicines; suggesting management tools such as spreadsheets and flowcharts, which contribute to the steps of managing, and analyzing statistical methods of curve ABC, based on the internal practices used by the Unit. Try to collaborate with the research unit providing him material that may facilitate its administrative sector. Through data analysis and reflection on the logistics employed today. As the area of public health importance for the population, as well as investment in it applied, it is necessary improvements in its logistics to make it effective and efficient so that they can meet all without waste. The research resulted in materials management organization that can help and guidance in managing the logistics of drug distribution in the region and also reinforces the need for research on management in the hospital area of great importance to the people it includes their efficiency and cost containment public avoiding waste.