The Supply and Inventory Service is responsible for ensuring a continuous supply of Formulary drugs and related items in the country.

This section works in collaboration with the Drug Tenders Committee in the procurement of pharmaceutical brands under the selected categories in the BNDF.

The BDS facilitates the purchase of Category A & B drugs and related items listed in the BNDF for all public sector pharmacies by providing a central location where the local suppliers can collect all of the purchase orders.

The Supply and Inventory Unit also works closely with the local suppliers, who have been awarded the contract for the supply of pharmaceuticals are responsible for importing, warehousing and distributing the drugs and related items, to maintain the continuous supply of pharmaceuticals.