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YEAR: 1973

CATEGORY: Contraception (Birth Control) and Family Planning

TITLE

Distribution of contraceptives in the commercial sector of Iran.

AUTHORS

Westinghouse Population Center. Health Systems Division

SOURCE

Columbia, Maryland, Westinghouse Population Center, Health Systems Division,

June 1973. 168 p.

ABSTRACT

Results of research conducted in Iran to identify and evaluate the existing contraceptive markets, the channels of

distribution, and the potential for increased private sector participation in expanding the availability and usage of

contraceptive products are reported. The private sector currently (1972) supplies half the couples using

contraceptives in Iran. However, its growth potential is enormous. In addition, importers, pharmaceutical

manufacturers, and the large advertising agencies have the needed expertise to design promotional campaigns. The

report includes a summary of the recommendations made, discussion of a survey of manufacturers, importers, and

distributors, an analysis of the retailers, and a survey of the actual and potential contraceptive market. The

questionnaires used in the surveys are also included. The action recommendations at the government, importer, and

manufacturer levels suggest a relaxation of import duties and customs taxes on contraceptives, an extension of the

legal sale of oral contraceptives to nonpharmacy outlets, legalization of advertising until-now "ethical"

contraceptives, promotion of condoms, a prevention of illegal contraceptive sales, a decrease of administrative

delays, and an improvement of government-industry relationships. At the retailer level, the recommendations are to

educate retailers, to increase promotional support of retailers by manufacturers, and to use more nondrugstore

outlets. Finally, at the consumer level, suggestions are made to create both greater awareness and favorable public

attitudes and to provide more specific relevant information regarding contraception. (PubHealth.info Document ID:

CONT8T 546-06)

PubHealth.info NOTE: The author(s) of this article titled, "Distribution of contraceptives in the commercial sector of

Iran.", is(are) Westinghouse Population Center. Health Systems Division. The source of this article is "Columbia,

Maryland, Westinghouse Population Center, Health Systems Division, June 1973. 168 p.". This article was published

in 1973 in English language(s). (PubHealth.info® Document ID: CONT8T 546-06. All rights reserved with

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