Furniture for pharmacies that can be used in pharmacological departments

Pharmacies are sought after trade organizations specializing in the sale of drugs, equipment, and complementary products used in medicine. All these items should be stored in optimal and proper conditions, so the equipment for this organization must meet numerous requirements. It is selected with special care so as not only not to worsen the properties of the drugs, but also to guarantee their convenient location in the store. Furniture for pharmacies is presented in different forms, so you should well understand the rules of its choice.

Features

Furniture for pharmacies has properties similar to medical furniture and equipment for trade. However, there are some specific features inherent in these subjects.

For a pharmacy, furniture is selected that has high functionality, reliability, a long service life and safety of use. It should also be attractive, aesthetic and high quality.

The main features of such products include:

The uniqueness of some models that can not be used in other retail outlets or medical institutions. This includes prescription cabinets or special boxes of a special shape designed for medicines;
Functional specifics of the institution itself;
For office premises, designs are acquired that are similar in appearance and parameters to equipment installed in medical laboratories or hospitals;
The presence of mandatory documentation for all types of commercial equipment. Therefore, it is important to purchase it from trusted suppliers.

Furniture for pharmacies is sold only by specialized companies, and usually they are representatives of the manufacturing organizations themselves, and not intermediaries.

Kinds

Furniture for pharmacies is really presented in many forms. It may have features of commercial equipment or specialized medical items. Most often, a pharmacy kiosk or a full-fledged store is equipped with structures.

Type of furniture	Its features
Shelving	They are represented by open or closed cabinets, the height of which is standardly 2.2 m. Their width varies from 70 to 90 cm, and the depth does not exceed 60 cm. They can be equipped with open shelves or drawers. To create them, metal or plastic can be used.
Pharmacy display cases	They are represented by special low constructions equipped with glass on top. Below it are demo products that are clearly visible to customers along with price tags. Their dimensions can be different, and the height usually does not exceed 80 cm, which is convenient for viewing the proposed drugs.
Prescription Cabinets	Designed for storage of drugs sold exclusively according to prescriptions. They close reliably, and also any necessary temperature can be maintained in them.
Cash register	This design is a standard display case, in which a certain part is represented by a special closed department for the installation of a cash register.
Boxes	They have different shapes and sizes. Designed to store similar drugs.
Refrigerated cabinets	They can maintain the optimum temperature for the storage of specialized medicines, and this indicator is usually maintained in the range from +2 to +14 degrees. Cabinets may have glazed doors or blinds. They are equipped with numerous shelves or compartments so that all drugs are located separately from each other.
Safe	It is intended for the storage of various specialized and narcotic drugs, for which limited access should be provided. This design is equipped with a lock, and it can be mechanical or electronic. This furniture is usually made of steel.

Any pharmacy furniture must be resistant to aggressive detergents. All edges are necessarily processed with a special PVC tape.

Refrigerator

Boxes

Shelving

Shop windows

Prescription Cabinets

Cashier showcase

Safe

Furniture requirement

Equipment for pharmacies must be purchased in accordance with certain requirements and conditions. This fact is verified by SES employees during inspections. The main such requirements include:

Furniture for pharmacies should provide optimal conditions for the proper location and storage of various drugs. In this case, their chemical and toxicological characteristics should be taken into account;
The design should be such as to ensure the safety of drugs that are controlled by different government agencies. This includes drugs, psychotropic substances, poisonous solutions or other similar means;
Pharmacy furniture should be roomy so that the right number of compartments and places for storing the entire range of drugs and products that are sold in a particular pharmacy are created. In this case, the norms of legislation should be taken into account;
By design, the furniture must meet numerous safety requirements, and these conditions are studied by employees of the SES, the fire inspection or other inspection bodies;
During the production of such furniture, it is taken into account that it must ensure the preservation of the high quality of drugs;
Ease of use is considered an important parameter of pharmacy furniture. Designs should be ergonomic and simple in appearance. Their different parts should be freely accessible. All items must be convenient for sanitation;
The materials that make up the furniture for pharmacies must be safe and functional. In this case, it should be possible to carry out wet cleaning and processing using special disinfectant solutions. The most popular are models made of glass or chipboard. All edges must be processed with plastic tape;
Pharmacies are commercial organizations whose main goal is to make a profit, therefore, all the elements located on the trading floor should be stylish, attractive and ensure the formation of a positive image. Therefore, furniture with a modern and interesting design is selected;
During the selection, you must pay attention to the fittings and existing locks. They must be durable and withstand the continuous opening and closing of doors.

Often, pharmacy owners prefer not to purchase ready-made designs, but to order furniture in special manufacturing companies, which makes it possible to obtain attractive products that exactly meet all the requirements.

Selection rules

When a pharmacy opens, a suitable room is chosen for it in a place with a large flow of people. High-quality and modern repairs are made, after which suitable equipment is selected. When choosing such furniture, the main criteria are taken into account:

Furniture for pharmacies is divided into structures for trade and equipment intended for the storage of medicines, therefore both types must be presented in a trade organization;
Items are purchased only from trusted suppliers, and it is advisable to contact the manufacturers directly to be sure of the high quality of the products;
The equipment must have quality certificates and warranty cards;
In appearance, all products should be well combined with each other so that a pleasant atmosphere is created in the trading floor;
Particular attention is paid to the selection of specialized installations designed for the storage of dangerous or narcotic drugs, since they must be equipped with reliable systems of protection against intrusion;
It is advisable to focus on the purchase of white furniture, as the photo shows that this color does not irritate people, and is also associated with sterility and medical facilities.

Thus, when arranging a pharmacy, you can choose different types of furniture. They differ in purpose, size, color, properties and material of manufacture. Products must meet numerous requirements so that they can be used to store drugs and specific drugs. The efficiency of the pharmacy, its attendance and, ultimately, profit, depend on the competent arrangement of the trading floor and warehouse.