Central Sterile Supply Services (CSSS), also known as the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), plays a crucial role in preventing hospital-acquired infections by ensuring the proper cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and…
Narcotic and other controlled substances require special handling due to their high potential for abuse, dependence, and misuse. Hospitals must follow strict legal and professional standards to manage these medications…
Drug distribution is one of the most important functions of a hospital pharmacy. It ensures that the right patient receives the right medication, in the correct dose, at the correct…
Inventory control is a vital component of hospital pharmacy management. It ensures that medicines and medical supplies are available when needed while preventing wastage, stock-outs, and financial loss. Optimal inventory…
The availability of safe, effective, and high-quality medicines in a hospital largely depends on efficient procurement and proper warehousing. Hospital pharmacy departments are responsible for ensuring that drugs and pharmaceutical…
Effective communication within a hospital is crucial for safe, efficient, and coordinated healthcare delivery. One of the most valuable tools used by hospital pharmacies to support communication is the pharmacy…
Therapeutic guidelines are evidence-based recommendations that help healthcare professionals choose the most appropriate treatments for specific clinical conditions. They bring standardization, reduce variability in prescribing, and ensure rational and cost-effective…