EDQM: Guidance on Traceability of Medicines in Hospitals
The EDQM has published new guidance on the traceability of medicines in hospital settings. The aim is to improve traceability up to the point of administration and strengthen patient safety.
Key Messages
Many hospitals still rely on manual documentation, creating risks such as:
- incomplete records
- inconsistent data
- limited traceability
The guidance recommends:
- Barcoding at primary packaging level
- Electronic documentation
which enable
- Faster, more standardised and secure processes
- Better monitoring of medication-related information
As hospital systems and IT infrastructures vary across Europe, the EDQM does not propose a single model, but rather best practices and phased implementation options.
Source:
EDQM: Newsroom
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