Hospital Pharmacy manages safe storage, dispensing, and monitoring of medicines for patient care in hospitals.
Definition:
- It refers to the specialized pharmacy services provided within hospitals, distinct from retail or community pharmacies.
- Hospital pharmacies offer a range of complex services to meet the unique medication needs of hospitalized patients.
Functions of Hospital Pharmacy
- Drug Dispensing: Prepare and dispense prescribed medications for inpatients.
- Clinical Services: Advise medical staff on medication use and monitor patient responses.
- Drug Information: Offer critical drug information for safe, effective use.
- Manufacturing: Prepare custom medications not commercially available.
- Quality Control: Ensure all medications meet high-quality standards.
- Drug Procurement: Manage purchasing and inventory of medications.
- Drug Storage: Maintain proper conditions to ensure medication safety.
- Research and Education: Participate in research and train healthcare staff and students.
