Currently there are at least two drug distribution systems employed in ministry of health hospitals namely.
Floor stock distirbution vs unit does distribution.
Unit dose system first used in hospitals in 1960 s.
A charge floor stock drugs b non charge floor stock drugs.
Drugs on the nursing station or ward may be divided in to.
Therefore adequate methods to assure that these re sponsibilities are met must be developed and implemented.
Type of drug distribution drug distribution model centralized floor stock cart fill decentralized satellite services automated dispensing cabinets 10.
An automated dispensing system although not foolproof includes safety features that ensure the correct dose of a drug is given at the right time and in.
As of 2014 most hospitals are using computerized automated dispensing systems that are able to control track and dispense inventory rather than floor stock according to u s.
Drug distribution systems in the nursing home 1.
Under this system the drugs are given to the patient through the nursing station and the pharmacy supplies from the drug store of a hospital.
The patient prescription system consists of unit dose system and unit of use system.
Floor stock distribution system patient prescription system combined stock patient prescription system unit dose distribution system tpn compounding service oncology pharmacy services radiopharmacy service intravenous additives services hospital pharmacy.
Stock is reduced with most of the stock located in the pharmacy.
Traditional bottles rarely used in nursing homes 3.
24 48 hour supply automed type packaging b.
The unit dose system may differ in form depending on the specific needs of the organization.
2 complete floor stock system.
B a hospital s pharmacist manager is responsible for the oversight of all validation of floor stock and unit dose distribution systems and that responsibility may not be delegated pursuant to 21 ncac 46 1411.
Floor stock only otc items permitted example.
However the following distinctive elements are.
Drug distribution and control.
Distribution technical assistance bulletins 177 drug control of which drug distribution is an important part is among the pharmacist s most important responsi bilities.
Ashp statement on unit dose drug distribution the unit dose system of medication distribution is a phar macy coordinated method of dispensing and controlling medications in organized health care settings.
Current models for medication distribution 11.
How does the unit dose system differ from the ward issue system.
Cost as inventory control can be maximized and monitored more efficiently.
