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@article{195366,
        author = {Dhairya Gandhi and Maya Hipparkar and Mayuri Pawar},
        title = {A Study on Distribution Challenges and Innovative Models for Improving Access to Essential Medicine in Rural Gujarat},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {324-333},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195366},
        abstract = {Medical supply is significant to the well-being of humans particularly in the rural regions where hospitals and physicians are difficult to locate. India produces large quantities of medicines yet people in the rural areas still find it difficult to access desired medicines. This paper examines the issues of supply of medicines to regions in Gujarat. We interviewed a total of 101 individuals among whom pharmacists and medicine distributors to find out more about the issues. We also discovered that there is a shortage of drugs and distributors fail to deliver on time. It is very expensive and it takes time to transport medicines to the rural areas. We also learned that the methods of storing and handling medicines are not good and this leads to problems. Individuals in the localities find it difficult to access chronicle illness drugs such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Most individuals in regions cannot afford medicines hence preferring cheap alternatives. In our opinion, these issues can be resolved with the help of such technology as systems and a regular routine of delivering medicines. When we collaborate and do a better planning, we will be able to ensure that people, in areas receive the medicines they need.},
        keywords = {Essential medicines; Rural healthcare; Pharmaceutical distribution; Stock-outs; Supply chain management; Gujarat.},
        month = {April},
        }