Elaboración de procedimientos operativos estandarizados del funcionamiento de los equipos del laboratorio de formulación oficinal y magistral ESPOCH

Abstract

The Formulation and Magistral Preparation Laboratory at ESPOCH lacks the necessary standard operating procedures (SOP), which are detailed parameters that describe how to perform operations safely to ensure the quality of the results obtained within it. Therefore, this research aimed to design a well-structured SOP model to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of processes regarding the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of each piece of equipment in the Formulation and Magistral Preparation Laboratory at ESPOCH. The implemented methodology had a quantitative approach, descriptive observational type, using a non-experimental design as variables were not manipulated, and a longitudinal intervention. It was developed with a population consisting of 10 pieces of equipment present in the laboratory during the period 2022- 2023. Documentary and field research was used to collect information on each piece of equipment. Additionally, a structured observational method and techniques such as manual reviews, checklists, and bibliography were used. This methodology determined the importance of having SOP in the Formulation and Magistral Preparation Laboratory at ESPOCH, as the personnel operating the laboratory are unaware of the correct handling and follow-up. It is essential to provide clear instructions on how to carry out each operation, review, and regularly update the procedures through periodic quality controls to verify the effectiveness of the SOP. In this context, it is concluded that the Formulation and Magistral Preparation Laboratory at ESPOCH does not have the implementation of SOP that help improve the efficiency and accuracy of processes, and that the operators do not have clear and detailed instructions for each activity or preparation. The development and implementation of SOP for the correct operation, cleaning, and maintenance of each piece of equipment are proposed.