Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker Pedagang Besar Farmasi di PT. Antarmitra Sembada Cabang Medan

Abstract

Background: A Pharmaceutical Wholesaler (PBF) is a legal entity licensed to procure, store, and distribute drugs and/or drug ingredients in large quantities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. PT. Antar Mitra Sembada is one of the PBFs in Indonesia licensed to procure, store, and distribute drugs and/or drug ingredients in large quantities. To ensure the quality, efficacy, and safety of drugs, PBFs are required to implement Good Distribution Practices (GDP). Objective: This Pharmacist Professional Practice (PKPA) aims to provide direct understanding and learning about the role, function, and responsibilities of pharmacists in PBFs and to understand the implementation of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) at PT. Antar Mitra Sembata in distributing safe, effective, and high-quality medicines. Method: PKPA was conducted at PT. Antar Mitra Sembada Medan Branch from November 1, 2024, to November 28, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time on Mondays to Fridays and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Western Indonesian Time on Saturdays using direct observation, induction/training, and field practice methods. Results: The PKPA provided the author with practical experience related to the implementation of CDOB, particularly in the handling of Cold Chain Products (CCP), checking the completeness of purchase orders and delivery invoices from buyers, especially for certain pharmaceutical products, precursors, and psychotropic substances. Additionally, the author gained an understanding of the flow of goods receiving and dispensing from the warehouse, drug storage, temperature mapping, and other supporting procedures implemented at the PBF. Summary: Through the PKPA at PT. Antar Mitra Sembada, the author gained knowledge, skills, and real-world experience regarding pharmaceutical work at the PBF. Consistent implementation of CDOB is key to ensuring drug quality is maintained until it reaches the customer. This experience is expected to serve as a foundation for prospective pharmacists to play an active role in PBF.