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. 2022 May;11(5):2038-2044.
doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2047_21. Epub 2022 May 14.

Assessment of e-aushadhi program (drug inventory e-health initiative in Rajasthan) using benefit evaluation framework

Neha Mantri  1 , Nitin K Joshi  2 , Pankaj Bhardwaj  3 , Balwant Manda  4 , Vibha Joshi  5 , Kuldeep Singh  6 , Rakesh Passi  7
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Assessment of e-aushadhi program (drug inventory e-health initiative in Rajasthan) using benefit evaluation framework

Neha Mantri et al. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022 May.

Abstract

Background: E-aushadhi is a drug supply chain management initiative of the Rajasthan government. This study is conducted to assess this e-health program as evidence is lacking in this context.

Methods: A mix-method study was conducted. Primary data were recorded from key stakeholders using qualitative interviews. Secondary data were collected from internet-based searches, reports, documents, and available literature. Findings were contextualized into the Benefit-Evaluation framework using six dimensions.

Results: E-aushadhi provides a systematic approach for sourcing, storing, and re-distribution of essential medicine through its three-tier structure. Its user-friendly dashboard entails accurate entries, customizable reports, and easy tracking. It has reduced workload and improved information management with timely drug supply while allowing monitoring with key performance indicators.

Conclusions: E-aushadhi has been successful in improving beneficiary access at public health facilities and may act as a backbone architecture for various digital interventions in the National Digital Health Mission that supports the universal health coverage.

Keywords: Drugs; essential; government; information management; internet; medicine.

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Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

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Figure 1
(Original) Workflow of drug supply chain management in RMSC (Rajasthan, India)
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Figure 2
(Original) Illustrates the trend in cost of inward medicines from Jodhpur district drugware house to public healthcare facilities from 2015–2020
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