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Reusing cytostatics in a centralised pharmacy preparation unit.

S Ramos Linares1, J Merino Alonso, N Román González

  • 1Servicio de Farmacia, Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, España. sramlin@gobienodecanarias.org

Farmacia Hospitalaria : Organo Oficial De Expresion Cientifica De La Sociedad Espanola De Farmacia Hospitalaria
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Minimizing returned cytostatic drug preparations in oncology improved unit management and reduced waste. This study assessed returns, identified reasons, and implemented strategies for better economic and service outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Health Economics
  • Pharmaceutical Services

Background:

  • Centralized preparation units are crucial for cytostatic drug administration.
  • Returned drug preparations represent significant economic loss and waste.
  • Effective management of these returns is essential for optimizing healthcare resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify and economically assess returned cytostatic drug preparations.
  • To identify the primary reasons for drug preparation returns.
  • To evaluate the impact of implemented measures on reducing returns and improving outpatient services in Medical Oncology.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study with two distinct phases was conducted.
  • Phase 1 involved registering all returns, their causes, reuse potential, and associated costs.

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  • Phase 2 analyzed returns after implementing strategies to minimize them, focusing on the Oncology outpatient division.

    • Main Results:

    • In the initial phase, 218 preparations valued at €51,131 were returned.
    • The Oncology Day Hospital initially returned 1% of preparations (1% of value), which decreased to 0.56% of preparations (0.14% of value) after interventions.
    • These results demonstrate a significant reduction in returned cytostatic drug preparations.

    Conclusions:

    • Identifying high-cost, low-stability treatments and utilizing returned preparations as a quality metric enhances central cytostatic preparation unit management.
    • Improved reporting and analysis of returns lead to better resource allocation and waste reduction.
    • The study highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions in optimizing pharmaceutical services within Medical Oncology.