The unit dose system may differ in form depending on the specific needs of the organization.
Floor stock distirbution vs unit does distribution.
Unit dose system first used in hospitals in 1960 s.
24 48 hour supply automed type packaging b.
Currently there are at least two drug distribution systems employed in ministry of health hospitals namely.
Stock is reduced with most of the stock located in the pharmacy.
Ashp statement on unit dose drug distribution the unit dose system of medication distribution is a phar macy coordinated method of dispensing and controlling medications in organized health care settings.
Current models for medication distribution 11.
Therefore adequate methods to assure that these re sponsibilities are met must be developed and implemented.
Type of drug distribution drug distribution model centralized floor stock cart fill decentralized satellite services automated dispensing cabinets 10.
Drugs on the nursing station or ward may be divided in to.
Distribution technical assistance bulletins 177 drug control of which drug distribution is an important part is among the pharmacist s most important responsi bilities.
However the following distinctive elements are.
A charge floor stock drugs b non charge floor stock drugs.
Traditional bottles rarely used in nursing homes 3.
Irrigating solutions and certain iv supplies cannot be floor stocked if it contains a rx only warning statement 2.
Cost as inventory control can be maximized and monitored more efficiently.
Floor stock only otc items permitted example.
How does the unit dose system differ from the ward issue system.
Drug distribution systems in the nursing home 1.
This helps to reduce.
2 complete floor stock system.
As of 2014 most hospitals are using computerized automated dispensing systems that are able to control track and dispense inventory rather than floor stock according to u s.
An automated dispensing system although not foolproof includes safety features that ensure the correct dose of a drug is given at the right time and in.
Floor stock distribution system patient prescription system combined stock patient prescription system unit dose distribution system tpn compounding service oncology pharmacy services radiopharmacy service intravenous additives services hospital pharmacy.
The floor stock system.
Under this system the drugs are given to the patient through the nursing station and the pharmacy supplies from the drug store of a hospital.
