Evaluation of the Use, Storage, and Administration of Narcotic Drugs in Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Community Health Centers: Literature Review

Abstract

The use, storage, and administration of the distribution/service of narcotic drugs must be strictly monitored in pharmacies, hospitals, and public health centers (Puskesmas) that provide narcotic medications. Narcotic drugs have addictive properties, so their usage must be tightly controlled. These substances must be used, stored, and distributed in accordance with established regulations. Common issues that arise during the management of narcotic drugs in pharmacies, hospitals, and Puskesmas include non-compliance with the established standards. Therefore, this study was conducted to ensure that the use, storage, and distribution of narcotic drugs in pharmacies, hospitals, and Puskesmas comply with applicable regulations and standards. This study employed a literature review method focusing on pharmacies, hospitals, and Puskesmas that utilize, store, and distribute narcotic drugs. The literature was sourced from Google Scholar, yielding 21 articles that met the inclusion criteria. The data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method, which involved systematically organizing the data, interpreting and explaining the findings, and drawing conclusions. The results of the literature review revealed that there are 9 types of narcotic drugs used in pharmacies, 13 types in hospitals, and 1 type in Puskesmas. Regarding the storage of narcotic drugs in compliance with 100% of the standards: 2 out of 6 pharmacies, 5 out of 7 hospitals, and all 3 Puskesmas did not meet the criteria. For the administration of distribution/service of narcotic drugs in compliance with 100% of the standards: none of the 3 pharmacies and 2 out of 4 hospitals met the criteria.