Question pretext
ASK TO BE SHOWN THE MAIN LOCATION IN THE FACILITY WHERE MEDICINES AND OTHER SUPPLIES ARE STORED. FIND THE PERSON MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT STORAGE AND MANAGEMENT OF MEDICINES AND SUPPLIES IN THE FACILITY (usually the Pharmacist/Pharmacy technician). INTRODUCE YOURSELF, EXPLAIN THE
PURPOSE OF THE SURVEY AND ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. The existence of the stock of drugs and vaccines has to be verified through direct observation/written records.
Enumerator read to the Pharmacist/Pharm Tech: I would like to know if the following medicines are available today in this facility. I would also like to observe the medicines that are available. If any of the medicines I mention is stored in another location in the facility, please tell me where in the facility it is stored so I can go there to verify.
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Not available today = 4>next item
Never available = 5>next item
Not recommended at this level = 6>next item
PROBE FURTHER IF RESPONSE IS “NOT AVAILABLE TODAY”
