Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker Rumah Sakit di UPTD. Khusus Rumah Sakit Umum Haji Medan

Abstract

Background: Pharmaceutical services in hospitals are a vital part of the healthcare system aimed at improving patient quality of life by providing quality and affordable pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, and consumables. The Professional Pharmacist Internship Program (PKPA) serves as an important platform for pharmacy students to gain practical experience and understand the implementation of pharmaceutical services in hospitals. 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 roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in pharmaceutical services at UPTD. Hajj General Hospital Medan and to compare the hospital’s pharmaceutical services with the standards set by Ministry of Health Regulation No. 72 of 2016. The main focus includes the management of pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, and disposable medical supplies, as well as providing clinical pharmacy services such as prescription screening, drug preparation, and patient counseling to achieve effective and safe drug therapy. Method: The method involved direct practical work by students during the PKPA program conducted from March 3 to April 28, 2025, at UPTD. Hajj General Hospital Medan. Activities included prescription screening, drug inventory management, clinical pharmacy services, and monitoring pharmaceutical service quality. Conclusion: The hospital pharmacists at UPTD. Hajj General Hospital Medan 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 still several aspects that need to be improved, especially the lack of pharmacists and pharmaceutical technical staff to meet the workload set by applicable regulations to improve the quality of pharmaceutical services.