PPGP – CPI Batch 5 – ACTIVITY NO.

1. Given the chance to put-up your own drugstore, illustrate its physical set-up or floor plan.

COUNTER STORAGE ROOM

ESSENTIALS
HAIR & BODY CARE

WAITING AREA
SKIN CARE

COSMETICS

COSMETICS

ESSENTIALS ESSENTIALS
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2. List down equipment, areas or sections that can be found in the community pharmacy that are commonly found in all
pharmacies. In what activites or function are they being used? How vital are they in the pharmacy operation?

EQUIPMENT FUNCTION/S
1. Air conditioner Used to neutralize the humidity inside the pharmacy to
maintain proper storage condition of the medicines.
2. Bio refrigerator A purpose-built pharmaceutical refrigerator must be used for
the storage of cold chain medicinal products and used and
maintained in accordance with PSI Guidelines on the
Storage of Medicinal Products within a Retail Pharmacy
Business. A domestic fridge is not appropriate for the
storage of medicinal products. Food and drink should never
be stored in this refrigerator.
3. Measuring apparatus Appropriate and accurate measuring apparatus must be
available in a pharmacy and superintendent and supervising
pharmacists must ensure that there are robust written
policies, procedures and training in place for its use and
maintenance. Balances and calibration weights used in
pharmacies must be fit for purpose and verified as such prior
to use
4. Indoor Thermometer Used to measure the temperature of the pharmacy, in order
to know how critical, the temperature inside of it.
5. Personal Protective Equipment Compounding of specific extemporaneous preparations or
the handling of cytotoxic medication.
6. Waste Disposal Facilities Appropriate disposal facilities are required for the various
types of pharmacy waste including waste/expired medicinal
products, sharps, hazardous waste and general waste.
Disposal facilities for confidential information must be in
place and, as appropriate, for additionally proposed services.
An on-site shredder or access to appropriately secure
shredding facilities must be provided.
7. Cleaning equipment Preventative measures to reduce incidence of contamination
must be in place. All equipment used in the dispensing and
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compounding of medicinal products must be cleaned by a

trained member of staff regularly and before and after use in
order to minimise microbial and/or cross-contamination. C
8. Labelling equipment Adequate labelling facilities must be present on site. All
labels for dispensed medicinal products must be indelible
and be mechanically or electronically printed, using a
suitable font type and size, in order to ensure the clarity and
legibility of the written instructions.
AREAS/SECTIONS FUNCTION/S
1. OTC products All over the counter products must placed in this section.
OTC drugs are usually also required to have little or no
abuse potential although this medication do not require
prescription.
2. Cosmetics Products consist of beautifying the appearance.
3. Prescription medication Medicines that require prescription from a physician.
4. Skincare Products that support skin integrity, enhance its appearance and
relieve skin conditions.
5. Hair and body care Hair care improves the morale of the patient. It stimulates
the circulation of the scalp. Shampooing removes bacteria,
microorganisms, oils, and dirt that cling to the hair.
6. Beverages This is a service area whose main function is to provide
items of food and beverages required for the service of
meal.
7. Essentials This includes the everyday products that may use of the
patient; toothpaste, baby essentials, tissue
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3. List all the books, references and glasswares needed in the community pharmacy?

BOOKS REFERENCES GLASSWARES

Facts and Comparisons United States Pharmacopeia Graduated cylinder
Physician's Desk Reference or PDR MIMS Mortar and pestle
Handbook of OTC Drugs Remmington Pharmaceuticals Erlenmeyer flask
National Formulary Beaker
Watch glass

Name of Intern: Emerald Shaine P. Samoza School: UPH-DJGTMU