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File: aacvz_05.txtof the pharmacy in the supply tent would have some benefits if the pharmacy were connected to the Emergency Room with a vestibule. p. Drug security: This was an ongoing problem for both the pharmacy and medical logistics. Controlled drug storage capabilities were severely limited and totally inadequate for the volume of drugs stocked. Additional locking cabinets or lockable nesting boxes are required. At the peak of the supply buildup, our pharmacy had four nesting boxes of controlled substances on hand; Logistics was able to store bulk controlled substances outside-in a tent box during the cooler winter months. This was not an - acceptable procedure during the hotter months. q. Miscellaneous problems: (l) at the time of deployment, over one-third of pharmacy supplies were expired. (2) Several drug products were degraded by severe environmental factors during-the initial marshalling, shipment, and set-up. Products known to be subpotent included isoetharing (Bronkosol) solution, silver nitrate applicators, and several parenteral forms of lidocaine and bupivacaine. (3) Prescription labels were not available. Labels were borrowed from another facility until supplies were forwarded from the home base, and levels established through the MEDSOM. (4) Drug information resources were limited. Attempts to transfer the Micromedex computer system from Jeddah to our location were unsuccessful. (5) The TA was severely deficient in several key therapeutic areas including chemical warfare antidotes, muscle relaxants, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories. (6) A computer, printer, and database management program would have been extremely useful. This equipment would have facilitated supply management and formulary maintenance in the pharmacy (7) A microfiche reader was not available to permit use of the MEDCAT medical supply catalog. Research of stock numbers and other medical loigistics data was a slow and difficult process. . ALAN J. HESS, LtCol, uSAF, BSC Cy: 31 Med Gp/SGA Chief, Pharmacy Services CENTAF Pharmacy Consultant 5
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