Introduction:
Hospital Pharmacy Operations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) form the backbone of safe and efficient medication management within healthcare institutions. Hospital pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring the proper procurement, storage, dispensing, and monitoring of medications used in patient care. SOPs provide structured guidelines that standardize pharmacy practices, reduce medication errors, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This course introduces the essential operational frameworks and SOPs followed in hospital pharmacies, helping learners understand workflow management, medication safety practices, and the pharmacist’s role in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Scope:
The scope of Hospital Pharmacy Operations & SOPs includes the systematic management of pharmaceutical services within hospital settings. It covers drug procurement, inventory control, storage and handling of medications, dispensing procedures, medication chart review, sterile and non-sterile compounding, ward pharmacy services, documentation practices, and regulatory compliance. The course also addresses medication safety systems, infection control measures, pharmacovigilance reporting, and quality assurance procedures that support efficient hospital pharmacy operations.

Objectives:

• To provide an understanding of hospital pharmacy workflow and operational management.
• To familiarize learners with Standard Operating Procedures used in hospital pharmacies.
• To develop competency in medication dispensing, documentation, and inventory management.
• To enhance knowledge of medication safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• To strengthen the role of pharmacists in supporting clinical teams and improving patient care outcomes.

Who Can Enroll:

• Pharmacy students (D.Pharm, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D).
• Hospital pharmacists and community pharmacists seeking to expand their professional skills.
• Pharmacy graduates preparing for clinical pharmacy or hospital pharmacy roles.
• Healthcare professionals interested in medication management and hospital pharmacy systems.