SOP for Purchase, Storage, Prescription and Dispensation of medications.

SOP for Purchase, Storage, Prescription and Dispensation of medications.
Sr. No.	Process Flow	Responsibility
1	The list of medication is prepared.	Pharmacist
2	The list of suppliers is prepared.	Administrator.
3	Medical director decides the items that need to be purchased and order is placed on the suitable suppliers.	Medical    Director
4	After the receipt of material, the same is verified for batch number, expiry date, breakage of item etc.	Pharmacist
5	In case the medications need to be stored in cold storage, the maintenance of cold chain (temperature) is verified.	Pharmacist
6	After the inspection, the same is stored as per labeled instructions.	Pharmacist
7	The temperature of Refrigerator is monitored.	Pharmacist.
8	MCI Registered doctors are authorized to prescribe medication.	Treating Doctor
9	Prescription includes the type of preparation, the name of the drug, dose, and route of administration, frequency and duration.	Treating Doctor
10	All the medication orders are written clearly, legibly and are dated, timed, stamped and signed.	Treating Doctor
11	A list of high risk medication used in hospital is maintained.	Pharmacist
12	After the medication is dispensed, the same is recorded in the patient file.	OT Tech Nurse Asst.