Operational principles for good pharmaceutical procurement (UNICEF - UNFPA - WB - WHO/EDM, 1999, 32 p.): 2. Strategic objectives for good pharmaceutical procurement: 1. Procure the most cost-effective drugs in the right quantities

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Operational principles for good pharmaceutical procurement (UNICEF - UNFPA - WB - WHO/EDM, 1999, 32 p.)

2. Strategic objectives for good pharmaceutical procurement

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		1. Procure the most cost-effective drugs in the right quantities
		2. Select reliable suppliers of high-quality products
		3. Ensure timely delivery
		4. Achieve the lowest possible total cost

1. Procure the most cost-effective drugs in the right quantities

The first strategic objective is that all organizations responsible for procurement, whether they are public, private non-profit or private for-profit, should develop an essential drugs list to make sure that only the most cost-effective drugs are purchased. Procedures must also be in place that accurately estimate procurement quantities in order to ensure continuous access to the products selected without accumulating excess stock.