The First MINI-UNIVERSITY in Egypt by USAID-EGYPT, Global Health Tech & Health Care International (HCI)
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Pharmacy System
As with any ancillary service, pharmacy is an essential function upon which all clinical departments rely. Because several outlets in the hospital may be involved with drug dispensing, good communications between pharmacists and those prescribing and dispensing medicines are imperative. Moreover, pharmacy expenditures account for a large portion of a hospital’s budget due to the high cost of drugs and medical supplies, which may be vulnerable to waste and damage.
Topics of This Training Program:
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Mission, objectives and standards of the pharmacy.
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Materials management issues related to drugs and supplies including purchasing, receiving, storing, inventory control, and return of drugs.
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Handling internal requests for drugs and supplies, drug preparation and dispensing, issuing and distribution, and drug administration schedules.
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Development and updating of an essential drug list.
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Drug incident reports, drug interaction and control of narcotics.
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Pharmacy organizational charts, staffing plans and schedules, and job descriptions.
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Therapeutic committee role and responsibilities.
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Policies concerning possible infection hazards, safety and security measures, and the continuous education of pharmacy staff.