JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Pharmacy IV PHARMACY PRACTICE Previous Question Paper (September-2021 - R17)

A community pharmacy must be designed to facilitate efficient workflow, patient privacy, and regulatory compliance. The layout should include a dispensing area, a storage area for temperature-sensitive drugs, and a counseling area to ensure patient confidentiality. The premises must be well-ventilated, adequately lit, and maintain strict hygiene standards.

Legal requirements include obtaining a drug license from the State Licensing Authority under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The pharmacy must be under the continuous supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Mandatory documentation includes maintaining records of purchase and sale of Schedule H and X drugs, complying with the Pharmacy Act, 1948, and displaying the license prominently. Additionally, the pharmacy must maintain a proper inventory system and ensure that all medications are stored according to the manufacturer's specifications to preserve potency.

The hospital pharmacy is typically headed by the Chief Pharmacist, who reports to the Hospital Administrator or Medical Superintendent. The organizational structure is divided into functional units to ensure safe medication management.

1. Chief Pharmacist/Director of Pharmacy: Oversees overall administration, policy implementation, and budget.
2. Inpatient Pharmacy: Manages unit-dose dispensing, floor stock, and intravenous admixtures.
3. Outpatient Pharmacy: Handles prescription processing and patient counseling for ambulatory care.
4. Purchasing and Inventory Control: Responsible for procurement, storage, and maintenance of drug stock.
5. Clinical Pharmacy Services: Includes drug information services, medication therapy management, and adverse drug reaction monitoring.
6. Manufacturing/Repackaging Unit: Handles small-scale preparation of sterile and non-sterile products.