TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tayler,Yolanda
TI  - Battling HIV/AIDS: a decision maker's guide to the procurement of medicines and related supplies  
SN  - 0821358480
AV  - RC606.7 .B38 2004
U1  - 616.9792 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Washington, DC
PB  - World Bank
KW  - Antiretroviral agents - Purchasing
KW  - AIDS (Disease)
KW  - AIDS (Disease) -- Chemotherapy -- Economic aspects
KW  - HIV infections -- Chemotherapy -- Economic aspects
KW  - HIV infections
KW  - Pharmaceutical industry
KW  - Pharmaceutical policy
N1  - Includes bibliographical references
N2  - Battling HIV/AIDS sets out principles and provides advice on the procurement of HIV/AIDS medicines and related supplies for programs scaling up antiretroviral therapy (ART) and associated health services. This technical guide examines the elements required to establish and ensure continuity of supplies, including medicines and other commodities. It provides extensive guidance on key topics: Quality Assurance, Selection and Quantification methods, Intellectual Property Rights, Procurement Strategies, Pricing and Financing, the Supply Cycle, and Policy Issues.

Specializing in procurement for HIV-related programs, Battling HIV/AIDS is a valuable resource for implementing agencies and donors dealing with HIV/AIDS related procurement
ER  -