EVALUATION OF DRUG MANAGEMENT AT THE PHARMACY INSTALLATION UPTD OF KERINCI DISTRICT

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the evaluation of drug management at the Kerinci Regency Pharmacy Installation UPTD. The research method is qualitative. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews with community health center drug managers, IFK drug managers, and heads of the pharmacy and medical equipment sections of the Kerinci District Health Service. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive methods. The research results showed that in 2023 there were several empty medicines in the Pharmacy Installations and Community Health Centers within the scope of the Kerinci District Health Service. Furthermore, the planning process had been carried out by the Integrated Medicine Planning Team but, it was not yet optimal, the medicine procurement process had used the e-catalog method, and storage had not yet been completed. everything is alphabetical. Drug storage facilities and infrastructure were inadequate, the Pharmacy Installation room was found to be leaked, and there was an excessive accumulation of drug boxes at the Puskesmas. Drug distribution should be carried out by the Pharmaceutical Installation, not by the Puskesmas themselves. Recording and reporting are still manual, so there are often discrepancies between the amount of medicine on the stock card and the physical amount. Recording and reporting are still manual, so there are often discrepancies between the amount of the medicine on the stock card and the physical quantity. The general conclusion is that drug management at the Kerinci District Health Service Pharmacy Installation is still not running by the Indonesian Ministry of Health (2016). The Kerinci District Health Service can realize plans to expand drug storage space, increase human resources, facilities, and infrastructure, and hold training programs, integrated drug management applications, and seminars on drug management for both Health Service pharmacy staff and at community health centers.