Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker Rumah Sakit di RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan

Abstract

Background: Pharmaceutical services in hospitals are essential for improving patient quality of life by providing safe, effective, and affordable medicines, medical devices, and consumables. These services are regulated by the Indonesian Ministry of Health Regulation No. 72 of 2016 to ensure patient safety and service quality. Objective: This study aims to enhance pharmacy students’ understanding of the pharmacist’s roles and responsibilities in hospital pharmaceutical services at RSUP H. Adam Malik and to compare these services with the standards set by the Ministry of Health. Method: The study employed direct observation and practical experience through the Professional Pharmacist Internship Program conducted from March 3 to April 28, 2025, at RSUP H. Adam Malik. Results: PKPA students conducted prescription screening, participated in clinical pharmacy services, managed hospital pharmacy inventories, ensured medication quality, and provided patient counseling. Conclusion: The hospital pharmacists at RSUP H. Adam Malik effectively fulfill their roles and responsibilities in managing pharmaceutical supplies and providing clinical pharmacy services in accordance with the Ministry of Health Regulation No. 72 of 2016. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly the need for a dedicated counseling room and the implementation of therapeutic drug monitoring to further enhance pharmaceutical care quality.