Medication safety is a critical concern for healthcare facilities. Proper pharmaceutical handling, storage, and administration protocols can prevent adverse events and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Safety Statistics
Medication errors affect 1 in 10 patients globally. Proper storage and handling procedures can prevent up to 50% of these errors.
Five Rights of Medication Administration
- Right Patient - Verify patient identity using two identifiers
- Right Medication - Check the medication label three times
- Right Dose - Calculate and verify dosage carefully
- Right Route - Confirm proper administration method
- Right Time - Administer according to prescribed schedule
Proper Pharmaceutical Storage
Temperature Control: Maintain appropriate storage conditions for all medications. Monitor and document temperatures regularly.
Security: Keep medications in secure, access-controlled areas. Implement dual-lock systems for controlled substances.
Organisation: Store medications alphabetically or by therapeutic class. Keep look-alike, sound-alike medications separated.
Expiry Management: Implement FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) rotation. Check expiration dates regularly.
Quality Assurance Practices
- Source pharmaceuticals only from licensed, verified suppliers
- Verify product authenticity and check for tampering
- Maintain complete chain of custody documentation
- Implement regular quality audits and staff training
- Report adverse events and quality concerns promptly
PharmaZa's Commitment to Safety
We prioritize medication safety at every step of the supply chain:
- Rigorous supplier verification and quality control
- Temperature-controlled storage and transport
- Complete product traceability and documentation
- Staff training on pharmaceutical handling best practices
- 24/7 pharmacist support for product inquiries