PHRM 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Pharmacy, Computerized Physician Order Entry
Document Summary
1. 1 introduction to institutional pharmacy practice (part 2) Drug distribution core function of a hospital pharmacy department. Patient assessments and drug therapy interventions in patient care areas/ward. Educational opportunities with department, organization or members of public. Pharmacists in the hospital dispensary responsible for approving medication orders to ensure appropriate medication is provided to patients in a timely manner . Drug distribution process: pharmacy receives copy of medication order from patient care ward or area. Paper fax or electronic scan sent by unit clerk or nurse: order entered into patient electronic profile, pharmacist reviews the patient profile and order for dtp, medication label generated, medication made available for nurse to administer. Resolve dtp or escalate to clinical pharmacist on ward if appropriate/available. Medication may require preparation and/or delivery to patient care area. Formulary list of approved medications to supply. In stock dispensary inventory cannot contain every formulary item. Wardstock medications readily available for nursing access in patient care area.
