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Drug distribution: a philosophy.

J L Mann

    The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
    |February 4, 1985
    PubMed
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    Hospital pharmacists must enhance drug distribution systems and take responsibility for compounding and dispensing. Adopting unit dose systems can reduce medication errors and meet societal expectations for world-class healthcare.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences
    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Hospital pharmacy has advanced, yet drug distribution systems in Canadian hospitals show deficiencies.
    • There's a growing recognition of pharmacists' core responsibilities in compounding and dispensing.
    • Societal expectations for institutional pharmacy services exceed current provision levels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight deficiencies in Canadian hospital drug distribution systems.
    • To advocate for pharmacists to assume greater responsibility in drug preparation and dispensing.
    • To emphasize the need for adopting advanced systems like unit dose drug distribution.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current hospital pharmacy practices and identified deficiencies.

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  • Analysis of societal expectations and accreditation standards.
  • Examination of recommendations from review committees and professional bodies.

    • Main Results:

    • Hospital pharmacy services require significant improvement to meet contemporary healthcare standards.
    • Pharmacists must proactively manage chemotherapy preparations, IV additives, and compounding.
    • Unit dose drug distribution systems are crucial for reducing medication errors.

    Conclusions:

    • Canadian hospital pharmacy must evolve by embracing expanded responsibilities and modernizing drug distribution.
    • Professional standards and accreditation guidelines support the transition to improved pharmacy services.
    • Failure to adapt may lead to external intervention, compromising the profession's role.