Essays about: "PLATINEA"
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1. Costs & Benefits of an AI/IT Tool for the Swedish Antibiotics Supply Chain : An AI/IT Tool to address shortages of Antibiotics in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Sweden faces shortages in antibiotics. Shortages are caused due to a variety of reasons. Due to low profit margins and opportunity costs, antibiotic supply chains may experience a lack of competition. Lack of competition across the various stages of supply chains leads to fragility in the supply chain which ultimately results in shortages. READ MORE
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2. A new approach to purchasing of antibiotics for the Swedish system : A Cost-Benefit Analysis of centralized purchasing
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknikAbstract : The fast-increasing issue of antibiotic unavailability or relatively their shortages in the healthcare system has been the point of concern for many countries. With these shortages come unnecessary costs and the need to utilize less optimal treatment thus increasing the risk of antimicrobial resistance and jeopardizing a patient’s health. READ MORE
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3. A Model to Assess Supply Risk for Antibiotics in Swedish Context : Analysis of Supply Structure of 39 Selected Antibiotics
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : The gap between demand and supply for antibiotics in the healthcare sector has seen a steady growth over the past decades, further increasing the risk of antibiotic resistance and unavailability in the Swedish healthcare sector and market. The thesis is part of the work of the multisectoral platform, PLATINEA, which is working towards better availability of antibiotics. READ MORE
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4. Global Antibiotics Supply Sector, Structure and Main Strategies
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknikAbstract : The discovery of antibiotics in the early 1900s saved millions of lives; nevertheless, in recent years there has been an antibiotics shortage in the European market. In the effort to solve this problem, and as part of the PLATINEA project, this research focuses on understanding the global antibiotics market structure and the main strategies used by companies within the market. READ MORE
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5. Improving Antibiotic Availability by Restructuring the Supply Chain : A Case Study Within Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknikAbstract : Rising Antimicrobial Resistance is a threat faced all over the world. Bacterial infections that were treatable with antibiotics only a few years ago can now lead to life-threatening conditions. READ MORE