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National Medical Store (NMS) is an autonomous government Corporation established by the National Medical Stores Statute no. 12 of 1993, which came into effect on 3rd December, 1993. Ministry of Health is responsible for the National Health policies in the country, the National Drug Policy (NDP) inclusive. The major components of the NDP are: * Regulatory control of Pharmaceuticals, which involve control/regulation of import, export, local manufacturing, marketing practices, distribution, use and registration of Pharmaceuticals. * Promotion of local production, this includes investment incentives, transfer of technology, and associated taxes. Supply of Drugs, which involves identification of therapeutic needs, selection of drugs, quantification of requirements, procurement of drugs, distribution and use. Ministry of Health through the 1993 NMS statute delegated the drug supply function to National Medical Stores. Hence the formation of an autonomous institution NMS to replace the former Central Medical Stores (CMS) which was a department of the Ministry. National Medical Stores is responsible is responsible ensuring continuous distribution of Pharmaceutical products in a financially viable and sustainable manner. In addition, NMS distributes drugs various and these currently include; Uganda Essential Drug Kits, STI drugs, Family Planning Products and Ministry of Health direct distributions to the Districts.