PHRM 2022 Unit 3

Describe the institutional healthcare drug formulary system.

Explain the importance and benefits of a drug formulary system

Describe the process for selecting drugs for inclusion in the drug formulary.

Describe the following drug distribution systems used in institutional pharmacies: Ward (floor Stock)

Describe the following drug distribution systems used in institutional pharmacies: Traditional Fill

Describe the following drug distribution systems used in institutional pharmacies: Controlled Dosage Card / Blister Pack

Describe the following drug distribution systems used in institutional pharmacies:Multidose Strip Packaging

Describe the following drug distribution systems used in institutional pharmacies: Unit Dose

Describe the following drug distribution systems used in institutional pharmacies: Cartless / automated dispensing cabinet (ADC)

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each system.: Ward (floor) stock

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each system.: Traditional Fill

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each system.: Controlled Dosage card / blister pack

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each system.: Multi-dose strip packaging

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each system.: Unit Dose

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of each system.: Cartless / automated dispensing cabinet (ADC)

Explain the labelling and packaging requirements for medications in an institutional pharmacy

Describe the steps in the dispensing process including the following:

a. Order entry

b. Repackaging

c. Filling prescribers’ orders

d. Narcotics

e. Investigational drugs

Describe how controlled substances are handled in an institutional healthcare facility

Explain the documentation requirements for drugs in institutional pharmacy practice

Describe the mediation administration record (MAR) used in most healthcare institutions and the implementation of standard administration times

Describe the following and explain how the drug contents are accessed:

a. Crash cart

b. Emergency box

c. Night cupboard