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The document discusses the aims of inventory control in hospital pharmacies, which include reducing costs and improving efficiency while ensuring an adequate stock of medications. It also outlines the roles of pharmacists in pharmacy management and control, such as procuring, distributing, and controlling all pharmaceuticals used in the hospital. Pharmacists are responsible for inventory control systems, purchasing medications, supervising staff, and identifying issues to strengthen these processes.

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m4 Pre-Task (Reyes)

The document discusses the aims of inventory control in hospital pharmacies, which include reducing costs and improving efficiency while ensuring an adequate stock of medications. It also outlines the roles of pharmacists in pharmacy management and control, such as procuring, distributing, and controlling all pharmaceuticals used in the hospital. Pharmacists are responsible for inventory control systems, purchasing medications, supervising staff, and identifying issues to strengthen these processes.

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Reyes, Karren T.

BSP3C

M4: PRE-TASK

1. Drug procurement cycle utilized in hospital pharmacy

2. Aims of hospital pharmacy inventory control


• Reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Provide patients with the most appropriate medication when it is most needed.
• Ensure there is an adequate stock of medications and supplies.
• Increase the profitability of the hospital pharmacy.
• Minimization of the inventory investment.
• Determination of the right level of customer service.
• Balance of supply and demand.
• Minimization of procurement costs and carrying costs.
• Maintenance of an up-to-date inventory control system.

3. Roles of pharmacists in pharmacy management and control


• Responsible for procurement, distribution, and control of all pharmaceuticals
used within the institution.
• Management of personnel within the pharmacy department.
• Procure, distribute, and control medications and supervise support staff for
these activities.
• Maintain a list of names, address, and telephone numbers of drug
manufacturers, wholesalers, and their representatives.
• Prepare detailed specifications of drugs, chemicals, and biological.
• Prepare request for purchase forms.
• Identify quality and care issues that can strengthen the purchasing and
inventory control system.

References:
https://slideplayer.com/slide/12939856/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/inventory-control-pharmaceutical-supply-chain-pinto
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6496501/
https://www.news-medical.net/health/Pharmacy-Management.aspx
https://www.msh.org/sites/msh.org/files/mds3-ch45-hospitalpharmacymgmt-
mar2012.pdf

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