Premise Suitable for Storage of Medicines and Medical Supplies
Session 5: Premise Suitable for Storage of Medicines and
Medical Supplies
Total Session Time: 120 minutes
Prerequisites
Learning Tasks
By the end of this session students are expected to be able to:
Resources Needed:
SESSION OVERVIEW
Activity/
Step Time Content
Method
1 05 minutes Presentation Introduction, Learning Tasks
Presentation Definition of Storage of Medicines and Medical
2 20 minutes Supply
Brainstorming
Presentation Importance of Proper Storage of Medicines and
3 40 minutes Small Group Medical Supplies
Discussion
Presentation Requirements of Premises for Storage of
4 45 minutes Brainstorming Medicines and Medical supplies
5 05 minutes Presentation Key Points
6 05 minutes Presentation Evaluation
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SESSION CONTENTS
STEP1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Tasks (5minutes)
READ or ASK students to read the learning tasks and clarify
ASK students if they have any questions before continuing
STEP 2: Definition of Storage of Medicines and Medical Supplies (20 minutes)
Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes)
Ask students to brainstorm on the following question:
ALLOW few students to respond?
WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board
CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below
o Is the safekeeping of medicines and Medical Supplies to avoid spoilage and
losses
STEP 3: Importance of Proper Storage of Medicines and Medical Supplies
(40 minutes)
Activity: Small Group Discussion ( 40 minutes)
DIVIDE students into small manageable groups
ASK students to discuss on the following question
ALLOW students to discuss for 20 minutes
ALLOW few groups to present and the rest to add points not mentioned
CLARIFY and SUMMARIZE by using the contents below
o Avoid contamination or deterioration
o Avoid disfiguration of labels
o Maintain integrity of packaging and so guarantee quality and potency of Medicines and
Medical Supplies during shelf life
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o Prevent or reduce pilferage, theft or losses
o Prevent infestation of pests and vermin
STEP 4: Requirements of premises for storage of Medicines and Medical
Supplies (45 minutes)
Activity: Brainstorming (5 minutes)
Ask students to brainstorm on the following question:
Supplies?
ALLOW few students to respond?
WRITE their responses on the flip chart/ board
CLARIFY and SUMMARISE by using the content below
o Capacity/space: storage facilities must have the capacity for both storage and
handling
o Cold storage: in larger facilities it is more efficient to use cold rooms rather
than numerous refrigerators or freezers (which generate heat)
o Secure storage: all Medical stores should have a secure storage area for
product that are likely to be stolen or abused
o Ventilation: the location designed should ensure maximum air circulation to
avoid concentration of fumes or gases and to prevent condensation of
moisture on products or walls
o Roof: design a slanting roof to allow water runoff
o Ceiling: install a double ceiling to provide insulation and ensure that supplies
are kept cool
o Walls and floor: the walls and floors should be permanent and smooth for
easy cleaning
o Doors: plan doors wide enough to allow for the free and easy movement of
supplies and handling equipment
o Lighting: plan the storeroom with as much natural light (sunlight) in the day
as possible to avoid the use of florescent or incandescent bulb lighting
o Windows: plan windows that are high and wide to allow adequate ventilation
o Cupboards: provide cupboards for the storage of specific products that must
be kept free from dust or light
o First aid: keep well stocked first aid kits to treat employees or visitors who are
injured in your facility
o Shelves: arrange shelves and racks in lines with a passage way not less than
90 cm wide
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STEP 5: Key Points (5 minutes)
Medical Supplies to avoid spoilage and losses
the their quality during the whole period of their shelf life
capacity/space, shelves, first aid kit, cupboards, windows, lighting, doors, walls and
floor, ceiling, roof, ventilation secure storage and cold storage
STEP 6: Evaluation (5 minutes)
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References
Management Science for Health and World Health Organization. (1997). Managing Drug
Supply, (2nd ed.).West Hartford, Connecticut, USA: Kumarian Press
Management. General Publication United Republic of Tanzania, Public Procurement Act,
2004, Dar es Salaam
Njau, E. (2002). Pharmacology and Therapeutics (2nd ed.). Nairobi: African Medical and
Research Foundation
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