Implementación de buenas prácticas de almacenamiento y distribución de medicamentos en la farmacia del Centro de Salud Tipo B del cantón Guano

Abstract

The aim of this study was to implement the Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) for medical products in the pharmacy at the Centro de Salud Tipo B of Guano, by means of a cross-sectional, descriptive and explanatory study. The study population consisted of the pharmacy areas and the processes of storage and distribution of medicines. In addition, information was collected in three phases: the current situation of the pharmacy was evaluated, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were developed based on the manual “Etiquetado seguro de medicamentos en los establecimientos de salud de la Red Pública Integral de Salud - RPIS” of the Ministerio de Salud Pública, and the SOPs were implemented to evaluate the degree of compliance with quality standards. The results of the initial evaluation showed 80% compliance in terms of personnel and organization, 85.71% compliance in terms of infrastructure, 71.43% compliance in terms of equipment and materials, 83.33% compliance in terms of drug storage, and 33.33% compliance in terms of drug distribution. Four SOPs on personnel and organization, drug storage, drug dispensing and inventory control were prepared and implemented; in addition, corrective actions were carried out for nonconformities and 100% compliance was obtained in the personnel and organization parameter, 85.71% in the pharmacy infrastructure, 100% in the storage process and 83.33% in drug distribution. It was concluded that the corrective actions and the application of SOPs improve the quality of the service and guarantee adequate conservation and distribution of medicines. It is recommended that the Biochemist Pharmacist should have an active participation in the pharmacy to ensure compliance with good pharmacy practices.