Strategic Framework to Promote Rationale Use of Medicine in LMICs: A Policy Perspective

Abstract

Background Through the application of a strategic framework the PAPer attempts to sharpen the focus coordination and dissemination of promotionof rational use of medicines PRUM framework.As per WHO estimates more than half of all medicines are prescribed dispensed or sold inappropriately and that half of all patients fail to take them correctly. Across low- and middleincome countries LMICs this issue has been impeding health goal achievement. The purpose of this strategic framework is to guide and organize the systematic planning implementation and evaluation of irrational use of medicines and other efforts aimed at improving rational use of medicines and reducing and ultimately eliminating irrational use of medicines.Objectives the suggested framework efforts include those aimed directly at irrational use of medicines and related health problems but also those that support a systems approach to addressing such problems across the country. These systems approaches have not been previously available in efforts targeted towards PRUM and improve health issues.Methods The logic framework model approach being adopted to enhance the clarity for developing the strategic framework.Results and Conclusion The Framework may provide a rational basis for identifying and developing effective strategies practices and other efforts that could conduct and supports promotion of rational use of medicines with range of stakeholders across the country. The Framework does this by drawing on existing science and knowledge about the nature of deterring factors and suggests sustainable interventions to promote lsquopromotion of rational use of medicines.