Article · Volume 3, Issue 2 · pp. 41-42
Quality Use of Quality Medicines
Dixon Thomas1, Kishore Gnana Sam Sundararaj1, Annie Shirwaikar1, Arun Shirwaikar1
- 1College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE.
Abstract
The use of medicines as healthcare interventions bring to the fore 2 important aspects of quality namely; ‘quality of medicines’ and ‘quality use of medicines’ (QUM). Governmental and non-governmental agencies in a regulatory and advisory role monitor medicines for quality production, distribution and proper use. Reports about substandard quality medicines suggest a need for further improvements in quality production and distribution of medicines.
Keywords: Quality of medicines; Quality use of medicines; Healthcare interventions; Regulatory agencies; Substandard medicines
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