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The document outlines methods of drug distribution in hospitals, highlighting in-patient and out-patient distribution systems. It details five types of drug distribution systems: individual prescription order, floor stock, combination systems, unit dose, and automated dispensing systems, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it discusses centralized versus decentralized pharmacy systems and other methods like bedside medication storage and outsourced pharmacy services.

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Hcp Seminar 2

The document outlines methods of drug distribution in hospitals, highlighting in-patient and out-patient distribution systems. It details five types of drug distribution systems: individual prescription order, floor stock, combination systems, unit dose, and automated dispensing systems, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, it discusses centralized versus decentralized pharmacy systems and other methods like bedside medication storage and outsourced pharmacy services.

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Methods of Drug Distribution

in Hospitals

By
Vasanthan R.
M Pharm 1st Year.
Pharmacy practice.
Introduction
What is drug distribution in hospitals?

Drug distribution is defined as, Physical


transfer of drug from storage area in the hospital to
the patient bedside.
This involves two types of drug distribution. They
are:
 In - patient distribution.
 Out – patient distribution.
IN-PATIENT DISTRIBUTION
 The drug distribution to the in-patient department
can be carried out from the out patient dispensing
area.
 The pharmacists involved in dispensing the drugs
for out patient can dispense drugs for in patients
too.
 The pharmacist employed for drug distribution to
the in-patient wards should be well skilled and
qualified staff.
OUT PATIENT DISTRIBUTION
 Out-patient refers to the patients not occupying
beds in hospital or in clinics, health centers and
other places where out patients usually go for
health care.
 No medicaments should be issued without the
prescription.
 After the issue has been made the quantities
supplied must be recorded.
 In short form the out-patient department was
called as OPD.
TYPES OF DRUG DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS
There are five different systems for drug distribution
in hospitals:
 Individual prescription order system
 Complete floor stock system
 Combination of individual prescription and floor
stock System
 Unit dose system
 Non-floor stock system
Individual Prescription Order System
 Each patient’s medication is prescribed individually.
 Pharmacy dispenses drugs based on the doctor’s order.
 Requires pharmacists to prepare and label medications for
each patient.
Advantages:
• Personalized medication
• Reduces errors
Disadvantages:
• Time-consuming
• High workload for pharmacy and nurses
Floor Stock System
 Medications are stored in bulk on hospital
floors/wards.
 Nurses withdraw medications as needed.
Advantages:
• Quick access.
• Reduces pharmacy workload.
Disadvantages:
• High risk of medication errors.
• Increased drug wastage and theft.
• Increased workload on nurses.
Combination of individual prescription
and floor stock System
 This system is followed in the government and
also in private hospital who run on the basis of no
profit and no loss.
 Individual prescription or medication system is
followed as a major means.
 Requirement of drugs or surgical items are given
to the patient who purchase and deposit these
items in hospital wards or rooms under
supervision of registered nurse .
Unit Dose System (UDS)
 Medications are pre-packaged in single-dose units.
 Dispensed in 24-hour supply for each patient.
Advantages:
• Reduces errors
• Better inventory control
• Cost-effective
Disadvantages:
• Requires a well-equipped pharmacy
• Initial setup cost
Automated Drug Dispensing System
(ADDS)
 Uses automated machines to dispense drugs on demand.
 Medications are stored in secure machines accessed by
nurses.
Advantages:
• Increases efficiency
• Minimizes human errors
• Tracks inventory
Disadvantages:
• High initial investment
• Requires technical maintenance
Satellite Pharmacy System
 Small pharmacy units placed in different hospital
departments.
 Pharmacists work closely with doctors and nurses.
Advantages:
• Faster drug dispensing
• Improved patient safety
Disadvantages:
• Requires more staff
• Requires additional infrastructure
Centralized vs. Decentralized Pharmacy
System
 Centralized: All medications are dispensed from a
single hospital pharmacy.
 Decentralized: Multiple small pharmacy units near
patient care areas.
Adv & Dis adv:
• Centralized ensures better control but slower
service.
• Decentralized provides faster service but requires
more resources.
Additional Methods
Bedside Medication Storage:
Medications stored in a locked cabinet at
the patient’s bedside.
Outsourced Pharmacy Services:
Hospital contracts an external pharmacy.
Combination Drug Distribution:
Uses multiple methods for efficiency.
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