Written by International Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Sciences, 2024, 13, 4, 11-14.
DOI: 10.5530/ijpcs.2024.13.4
Published: November 2024
Type: Review Article
Authors: Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Abeer Hussin Almasoudi, Faisal Hammad Alatawi, Abdullah Omar Alanazi, Njoud Mohammed Alshehri
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.
Faisal Hammad Alatawi,
BBA, Assistant Director, Human Resources, Tabuk Health Cluster, Tabuk, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abdullah Omar Alanazi,
BSc.Pharm, Ministry of Health Tabuk Branch, SAUDI ARABIA.
Njoud Mohammed Alshehri,
BBA, PMO, Tabuk Health Cluster, SAUDI ARABIA.
Abstract
Objectives: The Pharmacy Project Management Professional services, a unique and innovative initiative, are being introduced in Saudi Arabia. This initiative, unlike any other, is designed to align with future pharmacy strategies. With its comprehensive approach, it is not just another project but a beacon of hope for the healthcare landscape. It is poised to significantly impact and improve patient care, drug therapy management, and healthcare costs. Materials and Methods: This new project is driven by local and international Project Management professional regulations and standards of care. It was formulated from management institution guidelines for the new project guidelines of pharmacy projects and the global business model. Project management professionals drafted the current initiative in various stages, from initial steps to execution, monitoring, and control. Results: The Pharmacy Project Management Professional services are about implementing new strategies and ensuring their success with a comprehensive approach that includes a defined vision, mission, goals, and pharmacy project management professional principle foundations. The risk management model ensures the project’s continuation while the monitoring and controlling of the services are declared, providing confidence in the initiative. These services are not just about managing projects but about improving patient care, optimizing drug therapy management, and reducing unnecessary costs, thereby enhancing the overall healthcare system. Conclusion: The Pharmacy Project Management Professional services, a vital component of the pharmacy strategic plan under Saudi Vision 2030, are crucial for pharmaceutical firms’ development. With their clear vision, policy, and long-term partnership, these services enhance patient care, optimize drug therapy management, and reduce unnecessary costs. The pharmacist’s role in the implementation and future expansion of these services is invaluable, potentially revolutionizing the healthcare landscape in Saudi Arabia and instilling a sense of hope and optimism in the audience.
Keywords: Project, Management, Pharmacy, Services, Initiative, Saudi Arabia.