DRUG REVOLVING FUND (DRF)
Drug Revolving Fund Scheme
Drug Revolving Fund Schemeis a provision made by the Federal Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO) and World Bank to ensure constant availability of essential drugs with in health care delivery system as well as genuine drugs. In this scheme, an initial capital “seed grant” is loaned to each State and each Local Government. Drugs are purchased in bulk and the sales realizations are recycled for purchase for more drugs. The proceeds from the sales are raised to purchase, replace stock and the cycle continues. The Drug Revolving Fund scheme is a very effective strategy for ensuring uninterrupted drug supply in the health care delivery system. Experience from several health institutions in the country