Pharmacy Design

Question 1

The veterinary pharmacy must…

Answer 1

Be a permanent building with no public access
Not be within a residential home
Have frosted glass and bars on any windows
Not be in direct sunlight
Be organised so that products are easy to find
Have disabled access if required

Question 2

A Veterinary pharmacy must HAVE…

Answer 2

Storage for medication

• shelving
• temperature controlled facilities
• secure storage

Clearly marked emergency exits

Fire fighting equipment

Personal protective equipment

Question 3

A Veterinary pharmacy can have…

Answer 3

a sink 
a non-slip stool or step ladder 
a dispensing and labelling area 
bottles and bags for dispensing medications 
a pill counter 
scales 
computer and label printer

Question 4

items not allowed in a pharmacy?

Answer 4

food and drink
unauthorised people
animals