Hospital Pharmacy — Comprehensive Medication Management

What Is Hospital Pharmacy?

Hospital Pharmacy is the hospital department and HIS module that manages the complete medication lifecycle within an institution: procurement, storage, dispensing, administration, and monitoring. It is a critical component of the care chain that ensures patients receive the right medications at the right dose and time.

The hospital pharmacy module includes functionalities such as formulary management, unit-dose dispensing, narcotic control, medication reconciliation, and inventory tracking. Systems like Epic (Willow) and Oracle Health incorporate pharmacy modules tightly integrated with the rest of the electronic health record.

Integration with CPOE is essential: when a physician prescribes a medication, the pharmacy system automatically verifies interactions, allergies, and stock availability before dispensing. This automation reduces medication errors and improves patient safety.

Why It Matters in Healthcare

• Patient safety: automatic verification of interactions, allergies, and dosages significantly reduces medication errors.
• Inventory control: manages medication stock in real time, preventing shortages and reducing waste from expiration.
• Controlled dispensing: unit-dose dispensing ensures each patient receives exactly what was prescribed.
• Narcotic control: full traceability of controlled substances for regulatory compliance.
• Medication reconciliation: verifies consistency between prescriptions at admission, during stay, and at discharge.
• Clinical integration: connects physician orders (CPOE) with medication dispensing and administration.

How Davix Relates to Hospital Pharmacy

• The Davix HIS includes a pharmacy module managing formulary, dispensing, and stock control.
• It integrates with logistics and clinical modules for complete medication cycle traceability.
• It supports unit-dose dispensing and controlled substance management.
• It connects with the electronic prescription module for automatic pharmacological safety verification.
• The multi-site architecture enables managing pharmacies across multiple locations from a unified platform.

Discover how Davix HIS optimizes medication management at your hospital.