Ensure the appropriate supply in pharmacy

Guarantee the correct distribution of the pharamacy products.

order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies
ensure appropriate supply in pharmacy
manage stock levels in pharmacy
purchase and order pharmaceutical supplies
ensure the appropriate supplies in pharmacy

skill/competence

cross-sector

Ensure the appropriate supply in pharmacy is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Hospital pharmacist: Hospital pharmacists prepare, dispense and provide medication to patients in hospitals. They collaborate with healthcare personnel such as doctors and nurses to treat patients and also offer advice and information on medications.
Pharmacy technician: Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, check incoming goods, control stock, handle and store pharmaceuticals properly. Where permitted by national rules, they dispense medication and provide advice on their appropriate use.
Pharmacist: Pharmacists prepare, dispense, and provide prescriptions for, over the counter medication. They offer clinical information on medicines, report suspected adverse reactions, and provide personalised support to patients. Pharmacists formulate and test medications in laboratories, and store, preserve, and distribute them.
Pharmacy assistant: Pharmacy assistants perform general duties, such as stock management, serving at the cash desk, or performing administrative duties. They deal with the inventory within the pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Ensure the appropriate supply in pharmacy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Pill maker operator: Pill maker operators tend the pilling machine that create pills in various sizes and shapes. They also fill the machine with necessary materials, open valves to control the flow of the materials, and regulate the temperature of the machine.

References

1. Ensure the appropriate supply in pharmacy – ESCO