Inventory management and think of second order storeroom under "zero inventory" model
doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.2012.03.021
- Received Date: 2011-11-29
- Rev Recd Date: 2012-04-25
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Key words:
- zero inventory /
- second order drug storeroom /
- outpatient pharmacy /
- inventory management
Abstract: Objective To discuss the managed method of second order drug storeroom inventory under "zero inventory" model, and take advantages of "zero inventory" management, find the countermeasure, and ensure clinic drug use. Methods The model of "zero inventory"was introduced, and compared the inventory quantity, drug varieties and capital turnover rate before and after that zero inventory management was implemented. Results After zero inventory management was implemented, the varieties of drug in our hospital reduced to 200 from original more than 1 100, the drug inventory and the sum of money decreased obviously, the turnover rate rose substantially. Average capital turnover rate increased from 111% to 220.3%, and average capital turnover rate of outpatient pharmacy increased from 136.5% to 253.9%. Conclusion After implement of zero inventory management, the structure of inventory was optimized, the drug amount of inventory was decreased, the efficiency of medicines purchase was increased, the level of management was improved and the cost of hospital working was reduced.
Citation: | ZHOU Bo-bo, CHEN Ya-mei. Inventory management and think of second order storeroom under "zero inventory" model[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 2012, 30(3): 229-231. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.2012.03.021 |