This is a first-hand account on how Pharmacy works in Istanbul, Turkey. During a 5-week stay, it is an attempt to understand the processes, structures, and delivery of pharmaceutical care services that exist in their system. Even more, it is an anecdotal stream of thoughts, events and experiences of the culture and people in the region. I am out to explore new places, meet new people, try new foods, and ultimately return with a deeper appreciation of this unique part of the world.
Friday, July 23, 2010
What you see at the top is drug delivery in Istanbul... It's not exactly McKesson, but this is a guy on a motorbike who will delvier medicines, if needed, within 30 minutes.
Just below is their invoice receipt. Just like back home they will check off items before stocking.
Here are what medicine products actually look like in Turkey. I will throw them in the blog from time to time. As I may have said, eveything comes in a box, there are no bottles. The boxes can all range from 10 to 28 to 30 to almost whatever day supply, depending on the medication. There are also no generics. Everything is branded.
Below is another picture from outside Hagia Sofia. These street vendors are everyone.
Just above, Erdem with touch on the relations between pharmacies and the government.
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