Location of Hospital Pharmacy (Layout of Hospital Pharmacy)
Centralized: Positioned centrally within the hospital for quick distribution.
Accessible: Easily accessible to outpatients and hospital staff.
Quiet: Located away from high-traffic, noisy areas.
Key Zones
Reception Area: Entry point for receiving and dispensing prescriptions, close to the entrance for convenience.
Dispensing Counter: Near reception for efficient medication handover.
Drug Storage:
Ambient: For general medications, close to dispensing.
Cold Storage: Temperature-controlled, nearby.
Controlled Drugs: Secure, restricted access.
Hazardous/Cytotoxic: Separate, well-ventilated.
Compounding Area: Near storage, for preparing doses and IV admixtures.
Quality Control Area: Close to compounding for efficient testing.
Administrative Area: In a quieter section for management tasks.
Drug Information Zone: Adjacent to administrative and compounding areas for easy consultation.
Staff Amenities
Restrooms, Locker Rooms, Break Room: Located away from work zones for privacy and rest.
Workflow:
Reception ⟶ Dispensing ⟶ Storage ⟶ Compounding ⟶ Quality Control ⟶ Admin ⟶ Drug Info Zone
