Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker Pedagang Besar Farmasi di PT. Kimia Farma Trading & Distribution Cabang Medan

Abstract

Objective: Pharmacist Professional Work Practice (PKPA) is one of the stages of the education program in the Pharmacist Professional Education Study Program Faculty of Pharmacy University of North Sumatra which aims to provide knowledge, skills, and practical experience to prospective pharmacists. PKPA at the Pharmaceutical Wholesaler (PBF) PT Kimia Farma Trading & Distribution Medan Branch which was held on 4 March to 30 March 2024. This activity aims to improve students' understanding of pharmaceutical preparation distribution operations, the application of Good Drug Distribution Methods (CDOB), and the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacist in charge at PBF. Methods: The PKPA was conducted through direct observation, active participation in operational activities, discussions, and guidance by the pharmacist in charge at PBF. Students are involved in various activities ranging from the process of receiving, storing, dispensing, distributing, documentation, to the management of special drugs such as cold chain products and narcoticspsychotropic drugs. All of these activities have been carried out in accordance with the applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) and CDOB guidelines. Results: The implementation of the PKPA shows that drug distribution activities in PBF must fulfil the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations to maintain the quality and safety of drugs during the distribution process. The pharmacist in charge has the main role and responsibility in ensuring the implementation of the quality management system, supplier and customer qualifications, and accurate reporting and documentation. Through this PKPA, students can gain direct experience in carrying out the role of pharmacists in the field of pharmaceutical distribution, so that they are expected to be able to implement the knowledge and skills that can be obtained in the practice of the pharmacist profession in the future.