Recent events in the HIV test kit market have reminded us of the significant risks all testing programs face. The test kit market has been dominated by three HIV diagnostic tests; including:
- Determine: about 75 percent for Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) shipments the last three years
- Uni-Gold: about 11 percent
- Bioline: about 9 percent
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have removed SD Bioline HIV kits from their waiver lists until further notice due to quality assurance (QA) problems. Read more
USAID guidance on the procurement of essential medicines
SCMS can now purchase these medicines from “a manufacturer inspected and approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); or a manufacturer approved by the WHO Prequalification of Medicines Programme.” Download USAID Information Sheet.
Access to Medicine Index 2010 report ranks 27 pharmaceutical companies
The Access to Medicine Index ranks pharmaceutical companies on their efforts to provide access to medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic tests to people living in 88 countries. The second index report, Index 2010 provides an overall ranking of companies and analyzes industry trends. Report cards identify each company's leading practices, the changes it has made since the last Index report along with suggested areas for improvement. Access the document.
Ordering products from SCMS
SCMS procures for US Government supported HIV/AIDS projects and similar projects funded by organizations such as The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. SCMS has the ability to provide a comprehensive selection of commodities required in HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs. Our vision is to transform health care delivery by ensuring that quality medicines reach people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Whenever possible, we recommend that you choose from products listed in this catalog when placing an order with SCMS. This catalog provides a list of standardized products derived from current HIV/AIDS health needs as defined by our clients.
You can order from SCMS using this site in two ways:
1. This web-based catalog provides the most current product information. Simply click on a product or program area link in the left navigation bar.
2. The downloadable core list is updated a few times a year as needed and lists products according to product categories in the web-based version. Download SCMS Core Formulary Lists Catalog
Resources for Ordering
The following resources have been developed to facilitate the ordering process:
Contact us
We work diligently to anticipate all the products that are regularly required for HIV/AIDS programs. If a product you require is not listed in the e-catalog, please contact us and we will work with you to determine if we can supply it.
In the case of equipment, we have listed generic types rather than specific models because needs vary widely with use and must take into account local service capability, training and other issues. Please contact us to discuss your exact equipment requirements.
In addition to serving any project or implementing partner supported by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), we can also supply projects supported by national governments and other donors subject to individual arrangements. Please contact us to confirm how we may be able to support your program.
