SURVEY OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATION OF ESSENTIAL AND NATIONAL DRUG LISTS AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN ADDIS ABABA

Abstract

ABSTRACT: It is a well known fact that proper understanding and clear identification of main areas of obstacles in the implementation of essential drug policy and rational usage of drugs is the backbone for achieving pertinent and radical solutions to the problem. This paper examines the knowledge and application of Essential and National Drug lists among health professionals in Addis Ababa. A mean value of 89 (77.4%) of the total health service providers who respond to the questionnaire defined Essential and National Drug lists correctly. The majority 90.4% of the surveyed health professionals could see indispensable advantages in limiting unnecessary duplication of brand named drugs through the implementation of Essential and National drug lists.