HPS-086 - Predicting the unpredictable: Challenges in forecasting medicine demand in Sri Lanka

• At: Copenhagen (Denmark) (2025)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: HPS-086
• By: DILSHA, Nimmi (Queensland University Of Technology, Australia)
• Co-author(s): Ms Nimmi Dilsha (Queensland University Of Technology, Brisbane, Australia)
  Dr. Esther Lau (Queensland University Of Technology, Brisbane, Australia / University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia)
  Dr. Marea Patounas (Queensland University Of Technology, Brisbane, Australia)
  Dr. Thushara Matthias (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  Prof. Rohini Fernandopulle (General Sri John Kotelawala Defense University, Colombo, Sri Lanka)
  Prof. Lisa Nissen (Queensland University Of Technology, Brisbane, Australia / University of Queensland , Brisbane, Australia)
  
• Abstract:

  Introduction: Forecasting or quantification of medicine requirement (demand) is undoubtedly a challenging supply chain activity that contributes to medicine availability and shortages, and thereby impacting on patient health outcomes. Many countries have overcome this challenge with the support of advanced technological applications. However,..

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