Research Article

Evaluation of Cold Chain Management Performance for Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals at Public Health Facilities Supplied by the Jimma Pharmaceuticals Supply Agency Hub, Southwest Ethiopia: Pharmaceuticals Logistic Management Perspective Using a Multicentered, Mixed-Method Approach

Table 4

Summary of overall cold chain management performance for key temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals at public health facilities in Southwest Ethiopia, June 2017 (Nā€‰=ā€‰47).

Summary characteristicsPerformance categoryFrequency(%)

PHF product availabilityGood/adequate stock17 (36.2%)
Poor/inadequate stock30 (63.8%)

PHF inventory recording and controlGood/accurate stock records20 (42.6%)
Poor/inaccurate stock records27 (57.4%)

PHF storage and handlingGood/desirable storage condition30 (63.8%)
Poor/undesirable storage condition17 (36.2%)

Product wastage managementGood/low product wastage21(44.7%
Poor/high product wastage26 (55.3%)

LMIS performanceGood/accurate LMIS reports30 (63.8%)
Poor/inaccurate LMIS reports17 (36.2%)

Overall supply management performanceGood20 (42.6%)
Poor27 (57.4%)