Table 1.
Evolution of key immunization supply chain cost indicators—2005 and 2010.
| 2005 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccine turnover ($US) | US$ 2.0 million | US$ 14.5 million |
| Vaccine volume (cm3 per fully immunized child) | 46.2 cm3 | 5780.2 cm3 |
| LSP service fee | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Public sector service fee (from the CMD)* | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Cost to the LSP of providing the service ($US) | US$ 120,750 | US$ 822,429 |
| Per child under one year of age | $1.3 | $7.9 |
| Per dose administered | $0.061 | $0.706 |
| Per US$1000 worth of vaccines | $58.4 | $56.9 |
| % value of vaccines | 5.8% | 5.7% |
*
Represents the fee charged by the central medical depot in the Western Cape Province. This fee is charged to the Western Cape Department of Health for the provincial storage of non-cold chain pharmaceutical products and does not include any transportation to sub-provincials stores or health centres.