MODULE 4: Drug Distribution System

Hospital Pharmacy (Laboratory)

PRPM125L - Block 2 | 2nd SEMESTER 2023

Unit dose ❖ Medications

M4: Lesson 1 Drug Distribution System: contained in unit
Characteristics, Advantages and dose packages &
Disadvantages dispensed in
ready-to-administer
form
❖ No more than
INTRODUCTION 24-hour
patient-specific
The role of the pharmacist has always been to ensure that supply on unit at
patients receive the appropriate medication in an acceptable anytime
dosage form that facilitates safe administration and improved ❖ Pharmacist
outcomes. As time has progressed, pharmacists have reviews every
become more and more involved in clinical responsibilities. order & checks
Despite the expanding clinical role of pharmacists, against patient
distribution of drug products will continue to be an important records
responsibility of pharmacists in health care institutions. ❖ Pharmacist has
access to
patient-specific
information about
Lesson 1: Drug Distribution System: their condition &
Characteristics, Advantages and Disadvantages medication
Comparison of Key Features of Drug ❖ Can evaluate if the
Distribution Systems: drug is appropriate
for the patient

Floors Stock ❖ Bulk containers

stored on unit
indefinitely
❖ Containers are not
patient specific
❖ No review of drug
order by the
pharmacist
❖ Nurse took
medication from
floor stock
❖ Nurses prepared
all IV medications

Patient ❖ Patient-specific
Prescription/ containers with 2-5
Individual day supply of drug
Prescription stored on unit
❖ Drug order
transcribed by the
nurse & reviewed
by the pharmacist
❖ No patient
information
available to
pharmacist