Improvements to the internal pharmacy infrastructure to optimize good practices in a public hospital in Paraguay, 2025

Abstract

The objective is to determine improvements in the infrastructure of the internal pharmacy to optimize best practices in a public hospital in Paraguay, 2025. The methodology used was a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and descriptive design. The total population of 20 internal pharmacy staff was determined, and a census sample was used. The data collection technique used was a survey, using a 33-question questionnaire, considering two variables of 3 and 5 dimensions for convenience in 2025. It was determined that the internal pharmacy has several shortcomings, such as the medical monitoring of staff in training; the facility's infrastructure is inadequate, both internally and externally. Safety equipment is scarce; there is no written procedure manual; the warehouse lacks the capacity for organized storage by pharmaceutical specialty; and there is no ongoing training record. It is concluded that multiple problems were detected, especially in the building structure. Therefore, the best option would be a new construction, so that the effectiveness of the medications can be safeguarded and ensured, in addition to better organization and care within the facility.