ABSTRACT
This study reviews literature in the healthcare distribution markets. Secondary materials were sought from multiple sources to undertake this task. The review reveals multiple healthcare distribution systems in the healthcare markets. Among the different distribution systems are centralised and decentralised systems, supply chain arrangements, public and private participation arrangements, producers, purchasers and providers. There are numerous stakeholders involved in the healthcare markets ranging from policy development and implementation to regulation. The review brings together the existing body of knowledge on healthcare distribution. This review will aid practitioners in updating their knowledge on healthcare distribution. It will also help to reduce the information asymmetry between practitioners and academics with respect to healthcare distribution.
