Public Health Facility Pharmacy
Facility #____ (1-30)

Facility _______________________

Date ________________________

Location ______________________

Investigator __________________

Checklist

Storage

Pharmacy

(check the box if Yes)

Are there locks which are working in the storage area?

Storage and shelves area are clean (no dust or litter)

No evidence of pests seen in the area

There is a ceiling

There are windows that can be opened or there are air vents

No direct sunlight should enter the area, glass window panes painted white, or with curtains/blinds to protect against sunrays

Area free from moisture (leaking drains and taps).

Drugs should not be stored directly on the floor

There is a separate storage and dispensing area for issuing drugs

Drugs are sorted in a systematic way (alphabetical, first expiry-first out)

There is a stock record system

There is cold storage with a temperature chart

Rating for the facility: = {[A]+[B]}/2. If only one exists just use [A] or [B]. Rating =

[A]=

[B]=

Facility storage

Rating (check)

Equivalent rating for quality of drugs

• Poor

0-3

Quality may be poor

• Not adequate

4-5

Quality may be doubtful

• Moderately adequate

6-7

Acceptable quality

• Adequate

8-10

Acceptable quality

• More than adequate

11

Good quality