Chapter 8: Pharmacy services, systems, and operations

Explain the role of automation and technology in medication distribution and administration within acute care pharmacy settings. Identify various technologies utilized throughout the medication-use process, including automated dispensing machines, barcode scanning, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tagging, and sterile compounding technology. Explore the significance of clinical pharmacy services in optimizing patient care and the role of pharmacists in medication order entry, verification, patient education, and clinical consultation. Describe the importance of formulary management and benchmarking in enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency within health care organizations.