Development of a drug management system to ensure drug availability for patients in the hospital

Abstract

Drug management is a critical component of healthcare, with precise medication dispensing being essential for both patient safety and efficient drug utilization. Globally, fully automated drug cabinets equipped with comprehensive drug tracking capabilities have been developed, along with advanced drug management software that assists healthcare providers in ensuring accurate and efficient medication management. In the Sri Lankan context drug management system heavily relies on manual criteria, causing errors and inefficiencies. This non-automated system negatively impacts patient care and resource management. This research aims to develop a hospital drug management system to ensure drug availability for patients.