Management
Apart from drug distribution management, there are also other managements that a pharmacist should perform in a Satellite Pharmacy. It is mainly divided into:



Drug Management

Drug management is including of periodic inspection of medicine storage areas in satellite pharmacy. The satellite pharmacy department should undertake periodic inspections of medication storage areas in satellite pharmacy to ensure appropriate levels of properly stored medication, to monitor expiration dates, and to remove unnecessary stock.

Meanwhile, the use of psychotropic drugs, storage and record must according to the requirement of existing laws. Specific procedures are required in management of psychotropic drugs in satellite pharmacy.

Other than that, drug management in satellite pharmacy is responsible to ensure that;
  • Drugs are properly labelled
  • Drugs are properly stored
  • Emergency drugs are available and in good order
  • Medication trolleys are checked regularly
  • Refrigerated items are stored appropriately

Drug and Staff Management