ObjectivesThe objective of this Core A is to provide additional pharmacy facilities to enable the smooth supply and distribution ofdrugs for all projects in this CIPRA program in accordance with the requirements of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Specific aims1, to employ a full-time, qualified pharmacist and a pharmacy assistant to be located at HIV-NAT and to supervisepharmacy activity at all project sites2. to employ an existing NIH approved drug management plan3. to expand pharmacy capacity and storage facilities, including an appropriate area for drug labelling4. to provide climate control for drug storage5. to use antiretroviral drugs which require storage at controlled room temperature (< 30 deg C)6. to provide a back-up power generator for the pharmacy at HIV-NAT7. to provide a computer and 'Office' software for accounting of pharmaceutical supplies8. to manage the distribution of drug to project sitesMethodsThis will be achieved by employing a full-time, qualified pharmacist and by expanding pharmacy storage and workingareas into a newly refurbished room of approximately 70 m 2, including an appropriate area for drug labelling inaccordance with GCP. The new pharmacy will be supplied with temperature-controlled air-conditioning (24-hours) and aback-up power generator. A dedicated computer with database software will facilitate proper stock control andaccountability of drugs and a facsimile will enable efficient communication with suppliers and remote project sites. Newdocument and drug storage will be provided at all sites.
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