Volume 10 ; Issue 1 ; in Month : Jan-June (2026) Article No : 204
Hussain MA, Ravichandran N, Khan JA.

Abstract

This study examines and defines the degree of essentiality for EDL drugs in terms of therapeutic/clinical as well as financial aspects in the Public Health System of Bihar by analysing them in terms of ABC, VED, and ABC-VED Matrix categories. Additionally, for the advocacy to improve the inventory management of the Public Health system in Bihar, resulting in improved budget utilization, reduced stockouts of important drugs, and minimized expiry of medicines. This scientific analysis provides evidence-based methodology for procurement planning and inventory optimization in resource-constrained public health systems, contributing to SDG Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) for India under SDG Goal 2030. Out of a total of 320 drugs, 29 drugs (9.06%), consuming 70% of total annual expenditure (TAE) were group 'A' items. 52 drugs (16.25%) consuming 20% TAE formed group 'B', and the remaining 239 drugs (74.69%) consuming only 10% of TAE were group 'C' items. 14 drugs (4.38%) were considered 'Vital'; 123 drugs (38.44%) were 'Essential,’ and 183 items (57.19%) were 'Desirable'.

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