title: A study of inventory analysis in Forward Medical Stores Depot.
abstract: A study was conducted in Forward Medical Stores Depot with a view to determine the scope of its utility, efficacy and to educate staff working in the depot regarding techniques of inventory analysis system. 292 drugs were selected and were studied for one year from 01 Apr 91 to 31 Mar 92. The expenditure on 01 section (drugs) without application of inventory analysis during 90-91 was Rs. 60, 82,926.70. The expenditure was Rs. 51,61,589.08 after application of the techniques. A significant statistical reduction in the consumption pattern and expenditure was noticed by Rs. 9,21,3773.62. An uninterrupted supply of vital and essential drugs was ensured upto great extent.
authors.affiliation: Forward Medical Stores Depot.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Richharia
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Raha
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Iyengar
mesh_terms: D017046:Cost Savings; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis / Q000379:methods; D003625:Data Collection; D016527:Drug Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006750:Hospital Distribution Systems; D007194:India; D007445:Inventories, Hospital / Q000191:economics* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000600:supply & distribution*