Knowledge and factors influencing drug revolving fund scheme among clients attending selected hospitals ijebu ode, ogun state Nigeria

Introduction: Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) is a scheme whereby drugs and medical consumables are sold at an affordable cost (addition of the cost price plus a mark-up) to generate revenue which is used to replenish stocks, The implementation of the DRF scheme ata maximum capacity, promotes accessibility, availability, affordability, and sustainability of quality drugs and medical consumables. However, there has been reports on knowledge and certain factors towards the effectiveness of the DRF scheme. This study was therefore conducted to determine knowledge and factors influencing drug revolving fund scheme among clients attending selected hospitals in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. Methodology: Cross sectional descriptive research design was used for the study. The study population were clients attending selected hospitals in Ijebu Ode. A formula was used to calculate the sample size, arriving at 132 respondents. Multistage sampling technique was used to select respondents for the study. Experts validated, structured questionnaires, with each divided into five sections were used to collect data. Analysis of the generated data was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 and the results were presented using descriptive statistics. Results: The study revealed a mean age of 37±1.Findings shows that clients attending selected hospitalsat Ijebu-Ode Ogun State have good knowledge 79(59.8%) of the DRF scheme. However, it was discovered that some factors inhibit the utilization of DRF scheme among patients as most of them113 (85.6%) affirmed that there is ineffective system of drug administration and control. Conclusion and Recommendation: Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that despite good knowledge of the DRF scheme, some factors militate against effectiveness of the scheme among patients attending selected hospitals in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. The study recommended that, the Government should subsidize essential drugs to improve patients’ access and prevent over charge in drug prices and that health workers should ensure regular and adequate procurement of essential drugs in the health facility.