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    Computers are increasingly being used in pharmacy for tasks like managing patient records, entering drug orders, monitoring allergies, and inventory control. They allow for efficient storage and retrieval of drug information through various systems like online databases, CD-ROMs, and web searches. Pharmacokinetics studies how the body affects drugs through processes like absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Hospital and clinical pharmacy utilize computers to maintain patient and drug records, evaluate stock, and review for adverse reactions. Electronic prescriptions and barcoded medication identification help prevent errors and track prescription information. Pharma information systems store pharmaceutical data to support safe practices and informed decision making.

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    Applications

    of Computers
    in Pharmacy

    By:- Sudhakar kaushik


    The use of computers in pharmacy is becoming important day by day;

    Major uses of computers in pharmacy:-


    1. Manage patient’s record
    2. Enter drug orders
    3. Monitor drug allergies
    4. Automated dispensing
    5. Inventory control
    6. Medical reserach
    Drug information storage & retrieval

    Computers have made it possible to compile, assess & display the relevant data
    when required:

    Types of storage media-


    1. Hard drive,
    2. Floppy disk
    3. CD/DVD,
    4. USB Flash Drive
    Components of information
    retrieval
    1. Database- It is a type of electronic filling information.
    2. Search Mechanism- it refers to the mechanism of retrieval of recorded data.
    3. Interface- It refers to the exchange of information between two or more
    components of a computer system.
    Types of information Retrieval

    1. Online Information Retrieval- It refers to searching & analysing data through various
    systems which are connected to each other.
    2. CD Rom Information Retrieval- retrieval of information which has been stored on CD
    Rom.
    3. OPAC (Online Public Assess Catalogs)- eg. University Library.
    4. Web Information Retrieval- eg. Google search.

    Drug information storage & retrieval systems are required by all medical personnel to access
    relevant information about drugs that helped a lot to improve the quality quantity of drug
    usages at appropriate time & place.
    Pharmacokinetics

    It is a study of science which determines how a living organism affects any drug
    administered to him. It can be studied under four categories as ADME namely-
    1. Absorption- Refers to movement of medicine from the site of administration
    into the bloodstream.
    2. Distribution- Refers to transport of administered medication from blood
    stream to its site of action.
    3. Metabolism- Refers to breakdown of administered drug into its active form to
    produce the desired action.
    4. Excretion- Refers to elimination of administered drug from the body.
    Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

    Hospital Pharmacy- refers to place within the hospital where all the drugs & medications are stored in order to provide in-
    house treatment to patients that have been admitted in that hospital.

    Functions of Hospital Pharmacy-


    1. Ensure purchase & proper storage of drugs.
    2. Label all drug containers properly.
    3. Ensure proper storage conditions as cold storage & refrigeration.
    4. Dispense drugs as per prescription.
    5. Discard expired medicines & order fresh stock.
    6. Ensure timely stock audit & its provision.
    7. Maintain proper records related to drugs, their manufacturing, expiry etc.
    8. Provide support in research & training programs organized within the hospital.
    9. Ensure availability of right medication at the right time & at minimal cost to the patient.
    10. Act as counsellor's between doctors, nurses & attendants of patients.
    Clinical Pharmacy- refers to study of science dealing with best utilization of pharmacist’s experience &
    knowledge to provide safest medication during the course of effective patient care.
    Functions of Clinical Pharmacy-
    1. Ensure maintenance of complete patient record like drug reactions, medications, allergies,
    hypersensitivity etc.
    2. Save physician’s time & efforts to decide best treatment for any patient.
    3. Train and assist medical supervisor or physician about various drug complications, interactions,
    dosages, efficacies etc.
    4. Assist physician in selecting best drug therapy for a particular patients.
    5. Keep a close track of any drug reactions or contraindications among the patients.
    6. Handle medical emergency in case of overdose or poisoning by providing best available antidote.
    7. Assist in discharge counselling related to OTC drug medications as per patient’s response to
    undergoing drug therapy.
    Applications of computers in Hospital & Clinical
    Pharmacy

    1. Maintain & assess patient records.


    2. Maintain & assess drug records.
    3. Evaluate stock & its timely updation.
    4. Discard expiry & near expiry medications.
    5. Ensure proper & timely supply of medications.
    6. Review contraindications, overdose or any other adverse reactions among the
    patients.
    7. Detailed study on various medications available in pharmacy.
    8. Attend online research & training programs.
    Electronic Prescription

    Electronic prescription refers to computer based medical prescription which is generated online. It has
    replaced use of pen & paper.
    Benefits of Electronic prescription-
    1. Error-free dispensing.
    2. Automated & faster refill of ongoing treatment.
    3. Track any overdose, drug interactions or allergies.
    4. Track whether a prescription has been refilled or not.
    5. Provide better record maintenance services as detailed information about the patient is available right
    from the start of treatment.
    6. Reduce chances of self medication & overdoses.
    7. Keep a track of prescription related to controlled substances.
    Barcode medicine identification &
    automated dispensing of drugs

    Barcode Medication Identification and Automated Dispensing refer to system of dispensing


    medications that uses barcodes for identification in order to prevent human errors. This system
    of dispensing ensures accurate dispensing to the right patient, at the right time, in the right
    amount and through the right method of administration.
    Benefits of Barcode medicine identification dispensing
    1. Right Medicine
    2. Right Patient
    3. Right Dose
    4. Right time
    5. Right mode of administration.
    Pharma Information System

    Pharma Information System refers to use of information technology in the field of


    pharmaceutical industry. The science of technology that deals with storage,
    retrieval and use of information related to medical industry and pharmaceutical
    drugs is known as Pharma information system. This data is stored effectively for
    optimal use of drug information in safe pharmaceutical practice and patient care.
    Such information system is necessary to ensure faster and accurate decision
    making regarding pharmaceutical practices.
    Benefits of Pharma Information
    System

    – Faster
    – Easier
    – Error-free
    – High reach to the people
    – Expert advice
    – Safer practice
    – Increased efficacy
    – Reduced cost
    – Increased knowledge
    – Qualitative assessment

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