Hospital Pharmacy Setup for 30-Bed Hospitals: Essential Inventory and Emergency Stocking Guide
20 December 2025 • 2 min read
Hospital Pharmacy Setup: Inventory Types, Generics, and Emergency Stocking for 30-Bed Hospitals
Setting up a hospital pharmacy is a critical step in ensuring your 30-bed hospital delivers safe and effective medication management. Proper inventory planning and emergency stocking are key to meeting patient needs and regulatory requirements.
Types of Pharmacy Inventory
1. Generic Medicines
Cost-effective and widely used in treatment protocols
Should include commonly prescribed antibiotics, analgesics, anti hypertensives, and antipyretics
2. Branded Medicines
Used based on physician preference or specific patient needs
Maintain a balanced stock to manage costs
3. Consumables and Medical Supplies
Syringes, needles, IV sets, gloves, and other disposables
Ensure availability to support daily operations
Minimum Quantity and Stock Levels
Maintain minimum stock levels based on average consumption and lead times
Use inventory management systems to track usage and reorder points
Emergency Stocking of Essential Generics
Keep a dedicated emergency stock of life-saving drugs such as adrenaline, atropine, and emergency antibiotics
Regularly review and rotate stock to prevent expiry
Regulatory Compliance and Storage
Follow guidelines for drug storage conditions (temperature, humidity)
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails
How medeilplus Supports Pharmacy Management
Our Hospital Information Systems include pharmacy inventory modules that help you monitor stock levels, manage expiries, and automate reordering, ensuring your pharmacy runs smoothly.
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