To offer several injectables, programs must be able to supply clinics with amounts that reflect clients' preferences. This requires keeping track of the different types of injectables. Costs of service delivery are not included in these amounts. Ease of injection. Providing equipment for different injectables.
Programs just starting out generally begin with one injectable.
Accurately projecting numbers of users. More accurate estimates can be based on historical data indicating changes in number of users and numbers of vials dispensed, on current service statistics, or on surveys of the population served by the program, which can identify women intending to use injectables. Such surveys are especially important for DMPA, use of which may increase now that it is becoming more available. Also, advance orders should be coordinated with communication campaigns. Training providers in logistics.