Implementation of an Automated Dispensing Cabinet Stewardship Program at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center. (December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hussey, Aaron P.; Cook, Bryan M.; Quane, Adam D.; Sweet, Stephen R.; Szumita, Paul M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pharmacy technology. Volume 30:Number 6(2014:Nov./Dec.)
• Page Start: 191
• Page End: 194
• Publication Date: 2014-12
• Subjects: administration -- cost -- cost-containment -- economics -- drug distribution; Pharmacy -- Periodicals; Pharmaceutical technology -- Periodicals; Chemotherapy -- Periodicals; 615.105
• DOI: 10.1177/8755122514551560
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8755-1225

Abstract

Automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) use within hospitals is designed to replace or partially replace medication cabinets or carts to allow for a more decentralized model of medication distribution. This project was designed to improve medication delivery by decreasing the burden of dispensing patient-specific medications from a centralized inpatient pharmacy while decreasing overall inventory cost. This single-center pilot analysis evaluated ADC inventory optimization in a mixed medical population. Data collected included inventory cost on ADC, medications removed from or added to ADC, patient-specific medications sent from central pharmacy, and the rate of medication stock outs on ADC.