St. Onge Company’s Sharone Wang recently published an article in Pharmacy Angle about the future of pharmacy design. She discussed the evolving landscape of pharmacy design, and the importance of creating spaces that prioritize patient-centered care and innovation. She pointed out that thoughtful pharmacy design can improve health outcomes, streamline services, and adapt to changing patient needs, ultimately transforming pharmacies into vital healthcare hubs.
Good workflows significantly impact medication and patient safety, so it should come as no surprise that safe medication practices should be at the forefront of pharmacy design. In a global systematic review, the World Health Organization reported a 5% prevalence of preventable medication-related harm.7 One study at an academic hospital observed that 21% of medication errors went undetected by pharmacists during verification.8 Designing workflows that emphasize safety, combined with a commitment to regulatory compliance, ensures patient protection.
Click here to read the article on the Pharmacy Angle site!
