Exam- Pharmacy Management 0.1

Question 1

What are the Pharmacy Management considerations?

Answer 1

Environmental- thermometer, blinds to reduce heat/ natural light

Light Sensitive Containers

Shelving- needs to be adequate to allow stock rotation

Position of Stock- alphabetical order, store according to legislation

Stock Rotation- only one packet opened at once, mark with OPEN X, broach date, seasonal increases

Question 2

What are the OTHER Considerations?

Answer 2

Dispensing- PPE, instructions- waste disposal

Prevention of Contamination- no food/ drink, remove unnecessary equipment, hand washing, eye wash facilities and vial swabbing

Prevention of Theft- not accessible to public, payment before given, CD locked away

Record Keeping- annual audit (incoming and outgoing), risk assessments updated

Question 3

NEARLY THERE!!!! 3 MORE….

Answer 3

Minimising Dispensing Factors- adequate literature to check dosages, NOAH compendium, staff to initial labels- TRAINED STAFF

Minimising Administration Errors- client handouts

Adverse Reactions- all staff aware of role, veterinary poisons information service- emergency trained- reporting to manufactures