Combined on- and off-site training contributes to strengthening the unified pharmaceutical system in the Dominican Republic
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Background With support from USAID-funded projects, the Dominican Republic (DR) started organizing a unified pharmaceutical system (SUGEMI) in 2010. Implementing SUGEMI included developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all system components, appointing personnel for national and regional pharmaceutical units, and training on-site staff responsible for pharmaceutical supply management. Strengthening and sustaining SUGEMI is now dependent on in-depth training of public health system staff responsible for supply management functions.
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