Diseño y aplicación de buenas prácticas de almacenamiento y distribución de medicamentos en la farmacia del Hospital Básico San Marcos

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to design and apply good practices for the storage and distribution of medicines in the pharmacy of the San Marcos Basic Hospital, through a mixed, descriptive and transversal study. For the collection of information, the direct observation method and the application of a checklist were used. The lack of standardized operating procedures (SOPs) was determined and an intervention was carried out to implement the regulations for the storage and distribution of medicines, by identifying the pharmacy areas, the organization of medicines and supplies, classification of medicines, application of a traffic light system according to the expiration date, a drug management system (FEFO), the preparation of SOPs, their evaluation and socialization with the pharmacy staff. Regarding the initial conditions of the pharmacy, it was determined 54.28% compliance in the parameters such as personnel, organization, storage, distribution of medicines and self-inspection, while, after applying the operating procedures, 100% compliance was obtained in all items. With the statistical analysis using the Chi-square test, the alternative hypothesis was accepted with 95% reliability, determining that the implementation of good storage and distribution practices of drugs improved the initial situation of the hospital's internal pharmacy. It was concluded that the implementation of the storage and distribution SOPs was adequate for the pharmacy service, because they contributed to quality management in accordance with current regulations. It is recommended to follow up on these documents to ensure compliance with quality regulations.