Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker Rumah Sakit di RSUP H. Adam Malik 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 RSUP H. Adam Malik 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 observation and practical work by students during the PKPA program conducted from March 3 to April 28, 2025, at RSUP H. Adam Malik. Activities included prescription screening, drug inventory management, clinical pharmacy services, and monitoring pharmaceutical service quality with rotations in various departments, including the Outpatient Pharmacy Department, Inpatient Pharmacy Department, Emergency Pharmacy Department, Integrated Heart Center Department, Chemotherapy Drug Compounding Room and Central Surgical Installation. Conclusion: Professional Pharmacist Internship at RSUP H. Adam Malik General Hospital in Medan provides comprehensive and insightful practical experience for participating pharmacists. This experience not only strengthens their theoretical understanding of hospital pharmacy management but also hones their communication and collaboration skills in a clinical setting. 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.