Abstract

HOSPITAL PHARMACY AND ITS ORGANIZATION: A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT

Ajeet Singh*, Yuvraj Kashyap, Sarita Singh, Dr. Manju Pandey, Vivek Kumar Pandey

Abstract

Hospital pharmacy represents a crucial healthcare discipline encompassing the procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications within healthcare institutions. As a specialized department managed by professionally competent and legally qualified pharmacists, hospital pharmacy serves as the cornerstone of safe and effective medication management, directly impacting patient outcomes and healthcare quality. This comprehensive analysis examines the organizational structure, functions, management systems, and evolving role of hospital pharmacy in modern healthcare delivery. This report provides a comprehensive overview of hospital pharmacy, emphasizing its structure, functions, and importance within the healthcare delivery system. It highlights the key organizational components of a hospital pharmacy, including drug procurement, storage, dispensing, distribution, and clinical pharmacy services. The report also discusses the role of hospital pharmacists in ensuring safe, effective, and rational use of medications through patient counseling, medication therapy management, drug information services, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Additionally, it outlines modern practices such as automation, quality assurance, infection control involvement, and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards. Overall, the report demonstrates how an efficiently organized hospital pharmacy contributes significantly to improved patient care, safety, and treatment outcomes.

Keywords: Hospital Pharmacy, Development, Drug Distribution Department, Organizational Structure.