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Development of software for handling ship's pharmacy
Giulio Nittari, Alessandro Peretti, Fabio Sibilio
1Telemedicine and Telepharmacy Centre University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy Shipmedical Ltd, Athens, Greece. francesco.amenta@unicam.it.
International Maritime Health
|July 2, 2016
Summary
A new tool, Pharmacy Ship (PARSI), standardizes ship pharmacy management, simplifying inventory and ensuring regulatory compliance for maritime health. This system automates procedures, aiding crew and authorities in managing onboard medications effectively.
Area of Science:
- Maritime Health
- Pharmaceutical Management
- Regulatory Compliance
Background:
- Ship pharmacies require specific medications based on vessel type and flag.
- Increasing seafarer age and medical advancements necessitate more onboard pharmaceutical products.
- Managing international medicine correspondence in ship pharmacies presents challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a tool for managing ship pharmacies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- To simplify the identification and management of medicines on board vessels.
- To address the complexities of international pharmaceutical regulations for ships.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Pharmacy Ship (PARSI) application.
- Creation of a database integrating international regulations for medicines and medical devices.
- Standardization of the system to comply with Italian maritime regulations.
Main Results:
- PARSI standardizes inventory procedures and automates medicine management.
- The tool facilitates the work of maritime health authorities.
- It simplifies onboard pharmacy management for non-professional crew members.
Conclusions:
- The PARSI system effectively ensures ship pharmacy compliance with flag state regulations.
- Integration with Telemedical Maritime Assistance Services can prevent medication errors.
- PARSI helps reduce issues with health authorities regarding missing medicinal products.
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