Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker di Apotek Kimia Farma Sisingamangaraja Medan

Abstract

Background: A pharmacy is a pharmaceutical service facility where pharmacists practice pharmacy. As stated in the Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 73 of 2016 concerning Pharmaceutical Service Standards in Pharmacies, pharmaceutical services in pharmacies include two activities, namely the management of pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, and disposable medical supplies, as well as clinical pharmaceutical services. Purpose: PKPA at Pharmacies aims to improve understanding and equip prospective pharmacists with insight, knowledge, and skills regarding the role and responsibilities of pharmacists in carrying out pharmaceutical work at pharmacies. Additionally, prospective pharmacists can gain hands-on experience related to planning, procurement, receiving, storing, and dispensing medications to patients through both prescription services and self-medication at the pharmacy. Method: PKPA is held from November 1-28, 2024, Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WIB (morning shift), 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (middle shift), and 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. WIB (night shift). Results: The PKPA activities conducted at the Kimia Farma Sisingamangaraja Pharmacy in Medan included the management of pharmaceutical supplies, medical devices, and Consumable Medical Supplies (BMHP), which consisted of needs planning, procurement, receipt, storage, control, disposal, recording, and reporting. Additionally, there were clinical pharmacy services, including prescription review, dispensing, Pharmaceutical Information Services (PIO), counseling, and selfmedication services. Conclusion: PKPA at Kimia Farma Sisingamangaraja Pharmacy in Medan provides a comprehensive overview of the roles, functions, and responsibilities of pharmacists in managing all aspects of the pharmacy, including managerial and clinical services in fulfilling its function as a pharmaceutical service facility.