SOP for Housekeeping in Pharmacy

OBJECTIVE

To produce proper guidelines regarding the cleanliness of the drugstore.

SCOPE

Within the vicinity of the drugstore and cleaning of the shelves and good housekeeping.

RESPONSIBILITY

Pharmacist

Pharmacy Assistant

PROCEDURE

• Use a clean cloth for cleaning the shelves, and a clean mop with detergent or bleaching agent for cleaning the floors.
• Transfer the medicines from the shelves to an empty box.
• Wipe the shelves and clean them with a cloth to remove dust.
• In case of rigid smudges/stains, use a damped cloth to clean them.
• After completion, place the medicines back where they belong.
• Wash and dry up the cloth used in cleaning. Repeat cleaning every week.
• Clean the floor with the mop.
• Throw the garbage when the time of collection is near. Do not place it outside because scavengers might scatter it.
• Try to search for pests and make the necessary action to eliminate them.

ANNEXURE

Logbook for cleaning

REVISION HISTORY

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