Market share of Governmental and Nongovernmental Pharmacies in TABRIZ (2013-2017)

Abstract

Background: One of the most important topics in drug dispensing to patients is market regulation for well-timed access to the medicines they need through legal drug distribution network with the price allowed.in this field, public and private pharmacies market share Adjustment is very important. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the pharmacy market share of the private sector and the public sector in terms of the proportion of revenue share in producing and distributing of drugs .This can be used in management optimization of drug supply by Health organizations. Methods:The questionnaire's forms were completed by Pharmaceutical Distribution Companies through the help of Food and Drug vice chanceller of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences .Sales of each company to pharmacies in city of Tabriz was calculated. As well as data was obtained by Iran Health Insurance Organization and Social Security Insurance, then the demands of different outpatient and hospital public and private pharmacies were collected. Result:The various public and private pharmacies buy information received from companies and the demands of different public and private pharmacies was collected from Iran Health Insurance Organization and Social Security Insurance. Based on information obtained from drug sales broadcasting companies between years92-96, The share of public sector and private sector on average was calculated30%and 64/2%.Based on information obtained from the demands of Iran Health Insurance Organization between years92-96,The share of public sector and private sector on average was calculated 29% and 53/2% .Based on information obtained from the demands of Social Security Insurance Organization between years92-96,The share of public sector and private sector on average was calculated45/6% and47/8%. Conclusion:The results showed that the market share of public pharmacies in the city of Tabriz is far more than the private pharmacies which reflects the unequal distribution of medication in the city of Tabriz.