Andhra Pradesh health experts study Odisha’s medicine supply system
A committee of health experts from Andhra Pradesh visited Odisha to study their drug procurement and distribution systems. The visit aims to improve the efficiency and supply chain management of government healthcare institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
Why it matters
Optimizing medical supply chains is critical for ensuring the availability of essential medicines in public healthcare systems.
A special committee of health experts visited Bhubaneswar on Monday to study the drug procurement and distribution system for government hospitals in Odisha.
The committee, led by Additional Director of Medical Education Radhika Reddy, held discussions with Odisha Medical Services Corporation Managing Director Poma Tudu and other officials.
During the meeting, the officials said medicines worth about ₹750 crore are procured annually through the corporation. They said 30% of the medicines required by teaching hospitals and 10% of those required by other government hospitals are procured through local purchases. Dr. Poma Tudu said payments to medicine suppliers are usually cleared within one to two months.
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