Final Draft 11-30-95
Revised March 1997
Bulk Delivery of Pharmaceuticals
Bulk Pharmaceuticals, including narcotics and
all controlled substances, are delivered directly
to the pharmacy where they are received signed
for by the pharmacist.
Direct access to outside deliveries or the
hospital receiving area is required.
Materials
Clean supplies are transported by exchange
carts which are stored in the Bulk Supply Area.
Sterile Supplies
The use of sterile supplies is minimal and is
accommodated by prepackaging or disposable
items delivered with clean supplies.
Waste
Waste is collected by housekeeping staff and
disposed of as indicated above under "Waste
Management" (see page 2-6).
VA DESIGN GUIDE
PHARMACY SERVICE
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