Institutional Drug Distribution Systems

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Hospital Pharmacy

A department in hospitals responsible for managing the use of medications through selection, processing, procurement, delivery, and review to optimize patient outcomes.

Automated Dispensing Systems

Systems like Pyxis and Omnicell that electronically manage medication dispensing in healthcare facilities, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

Unit Dose System

A method of dispensing medications where each dose is individually packaged and clearly labeled for patient administration.

Best Possible Medication History (BPMH)

A comprehensive review of a patient's medication history to ensure accuracy in medication administration.

Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee

A committee that evaluates medications for hospital formulary, ensuring they are safe, effective, and cost-efficient.

Controlled Substance

A drug that is regulated by government due to its potential for abuse or addiction.

Drug Distribution System

A system designed for the selection, acquisition, control, storage, dispensing, delivery, preparation, release, and administration of drugs within healthcare.

Policies and Procedures

Established rules and guidelines dictating the operational processes within hospital pharmacies regarding medication management.

Floor Stock System

A method where medications are maintained on nursing units for quick access without prior dispensing by the pharmacy.

Stat Order

An emergency medication order that must be filled immediately due to critical need.

Narcotic Vault

A secure storage area for controlled substances, ensuring restricted access to authorized personnel only.

Medication Administration Record (MAR)

A detailed record that tracks administration of medications to patients, ensuring accurate documentation and verification.

Independent Double Check (IDC)

A verification process where one technician checks the work of another to ensure accuracy before dispensing medications.

Formulary Manager

A pharmacist responsible for managing the drug formulary and educating healthcare providers about formulary changes.

Hazardous Drug Compounding

The preparation of drugs that may pose risks to personnel handling them and require special procedures to ensure safety.

Visual Short List System

An inventory management method where pharmacy staff visually inspect and note items that need to be ordered based on stock levels.

Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

A formula that determines the most cost-effective quantity to order for minimizing total inventory costs.

Drug Recall

A request by a manufacturer to return a product due to safety issues such as labeling errors or contamination.

Patient-Specific Medication

Medications tailored for individual patients based on specific needs or conditions, ensuring personalized treatment.

Group Purchasing Organization (GPO)

An entity that helps hospitals and healthcare providers acquire pharmaceuticals and supplies at reduced costs through collective purchasing.