manual on management of drugs

ANNEXURE XV
VEN Analysis
This analysis sets the priorities for selection, procurement and use
according to the potential health impact of the each and every drugs.
VEN analysis assigns each drug on the Essential Medicines List to one of
the following three categories.
V- Vital drugs are potentially lifesaving and crucial for providing
basic health services. Should be available at all times.
Eg:- Sodium Chloride 0.9%IV infusion
Dextrose 5% IV infusion
Anti snake venum serum
Anti Rabies serum
Anti Rabies vaccine
E- Essential drugs are effective against less severe but
nevertheless significant forms of illness but are not
absolutely vital to providing basic health care.
Eg:- Paracetamol Tablets
Amoxicillin Capsules
N- Non essential drugs are used for minor illnesses are of
questionable efficacy or have a comparatively high cost for a
marginal therapeutic advantage.
Eg:- Nystatin
In the annual estimation process particular attention should be paid to V
and E drugs. Whenever there is a shortage of funds V and E drugs will be
the last eliminated from the list.
As the national formulary or Essential Medicines List is updated and as
public health priorities change the VEN categories should be reviewed and
up dated. Any new drug added to the list should be categorized
appropriately.
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