Family Planning

Regularly (monthly or quarterly, depending on the logistics system)óóóóCount the amount of each method on hand in the clinic and determinethe quantity of contraceptives to order (often done with a clinicpharmacist). This is a good time to inspect the supplies, looking for suchproblems as damaged containers and packages, IUD or implant packagingthat has come open, or discoloration of condoms.Work with any community-based distribution agents supervised by clinicstaff, reviewing their consumption records and helping them completetheir order forms. Issue contraceptive supplies to community-basedagents based on their orders.Report to and make requests of the family planning program coordinatoror health supplies officer (typically at the district level), using theappropriate reporting and ordering form or forms. The quantity that isordered is the amount that will bring the stock up to the level that willmeet expected need until the next order is received. (A plan should bemade in advance to place emergency orders or borrow supplies fromneighboring facilities if there are sudden increases in demand, potentialfor running out of inventory, or large losses, for example, if a warehouseis flooded.)Receive the ordered contraceptive supplies from the clinic pharmacist orother appropriate person in the supply chain. Receipts should be checkedagainst what was ordered.Managing Contraceptive Supplies31724Family Planning Provision