Zambia National Formulary

Abstract

The Zambia National Formulary (ZNF) is an integral component of the Zambia National Medicines Policy that is aimed at making available and accessible essential medicines of proven efficacy, safety and quality at affordable cost. The ZNF is a major strategy in promotion of rational use of medicines. This edition of the ZNF has maintained the basic objectives and organization of the previous edition. This edition emphasizes the need for evidence based treatments as derived from the Standard Treatment Guidelines (STDs). The development of this document is consultative and participatory. The ZNF is a very dynamic document that needs regular review and update to make it truly relevant in meeting health needs of our communities. The Zambia national Formulary Committee (ZNFC) responsible for development and dissemination of this document welcomes the active participation of all stakeholders to achieve our goal of promoting rational use of medicines in the delivery of quality health care.