Written by International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2024, 13, 1, 1-5.
DOI: 10.5530/ijpcs.2024.13.1
Published: November 2024
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, Abeer Hussin Almasoudi, Sultan Suliman Alharbi, Hamidah Qasim Abushomi, Mohammed Lafi Alkordi
Author(s) affiliations:
Yousef Ahmed Alomi*,
BSc. Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, BCPS, BCNSP, DiBA, CDE Critical Care Clinical Pharmacists, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor, and Data Analyst, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abeer Hussin Almasoudi,
BSc. Pharm, BCPS., Director, Organizational Excellence, Ministry of Health Branch, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Sultan Suliman Alharbi,
Bsc Pharm, Supply Department, Al-Jawf Health Cluster, Alqurayyat, SAUDI ARABIA.
Hamidah Qasim Abushomi,
Bsc.Pharm, MSc. Pharm. Department Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacy, Dammam Health Network, Eastern Health Cluster.
Dammam, SAUDI ARABIA.
Mohammed Lafi Alkordi,
Pharm. Technician, Director of Strategic Planning Department, MOH Branch.com, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abstract
Objectives: This research, which focuses on the Inventory Management policy in community pharmacy practice, particularly as a new and significant initiative in Saudi Arabia, is of paramount importance. It aims to inform and raise awareness about the crucial role of inventory management in community pharmacy practice. Methods: This was a comprehensive narrative review of the community pharmacy Inventory management policy. The research involved thorough and extensive literature searches in databases such as PubMed, Medline, and Google Scholar, covering specific Inventory management policies and procedures in pharmacy practice. The search period spanned from the 1960s until October 2024, and the terms used were in English and included narrative review, systemic review, meta-analysis, and guidelines. All hospital or community pharmacy services and national and international guidelines for general inventory management in hospital practice were included in the search term. The pharmacy inventory management committee was formulated and consisted of various expert members, including community pharmacists, clinical pharmacist pharmacists, and Inventory management pharmacist specialists. The guidelines of the policy draft by one member and the second member were reviewed and corrected. The inventory management specialist did the third revision. The topic is Pharmacy Inventory Management Policy and Procedures. Results: The Community Pharmacy Inventory management policy consisted of various items. That has included preparing a medication budget and Saudi formulary, short expiration medication system, pharmacy inventory management, financial planning, the risk management system of inventory management systems, fast-moving items, slow-moving items, prescription medication, over-the-counter medications, medication devices, and cosmetics products. Conclusion: The community pharmacy inventory management policy is not just a new initiative but a practical and crucial administrative service that ensures the availability of medication and devices for patients. Its practicality reassures pharmacists and patients about its successful implementation, promising a more efficient and patient-centric pharmacy practice in Saudi Arabia.
Keywords: Inventory management, Policy, Pharmacy, Competency, Saudi Arabia.