Wootton R, Henderson F
Division of Comparative Medicine, Medical Research Council Clinical Research Centre, Harrow, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
Lab Anim. 1987 Oct;21(4):283-8. doi: 10.1258/002367787781363363.
Drug stocks in an animal unit were rationalized by discarding out-of-date or unwanted items and drawing up an approved stock list. A computerized system of stock control which enables a regular and accurate inventory of pharmaceuticals to be made was then established. In addition, the paperwork required for reordering drugs is produced automatically. Pharmaceuticals to a total value of 1650 pounds were discarded during the rationalization phase. The value of drugs stocked in the animal unit then stabilized at about one-third of previous levels. In the first 6 months of operation of the new system drug expenditure fell by about 40% in comparison with the same period 1 year previously. The drug stock control system has proved economical to operate and accurate, and can be run by persons without computer expertise. Valuable savings in both cost and labour have resulted. Effective management of drug expenditure by the animal unit is now possible.
通过丢弃过期或不需要的药品，并制定一份经批准的库存清单，对动物饲养单位的药品库存进行了合理化处理。随后建立了一个计算机化的库存控制系统，该系统能够定期、准确地盘点药品。此外，重新订购药品所需的文书工作会自动生成。在合理化阶段，共丢弃了价值1650英镑的药品。动物饲养单位的药品库存价值随后稳定在以前水平的约三分之一。新系统运行的前6个月，药品支出与前一年同期相比下降了约40%。事实证明，药品库存控制系统经济实用且准确无误，没有计算机专业知识的人员也可以操作。在成本和劳动力方面都实现了可观的节约。现在，动物饲养单位能够有效地管理药品支出。
