SAPS-075 - Medicine shortages in Sri Lanka: Causes, actions, and beyond

• At: Copenhagen (Denmark) (2025)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: SAPS-075
• 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: Medicine shortages are a wicked problem, involving complex systems and many stakeholders. Numerous points in the supply chain and medicine use process can cause medicine shortages. Identifying causative factors is crucial for effective management; but limited literature is available from developing countries such as Sri Lanka. The..

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