Lääkelukuun

Lääkelukuun is a Finnish term that translates to "drug count" or "medication count". It refers to the process of verifying the quantity of a specific medication within a pharmacy or healthcare setting. This is a crucial step in ensuring medication accuracy and preventing discrepancies. Lääkelukuun is typically performed when new stock arrives, when dispensing prescriptions, and during inventory checks. The goal is to match the physical count of medication units with the recorded count in the pharmacy's inventory system.

The process of lääkelukuun involves meticulously counting each individual unit of a medication, whether it be pills, capsules, vials, or other dosage forms. This can be done manually or with the aid of automated counting devices. Accuracy is paramount, as even a small error can lead to understocking, overstocking, or potential dispensing errors. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are responsible for conducting lääkelukuun, adhering to strict protocols to maintain precise medication inventories. This practice is fundamental to patient safety, as it helps guarantee that the correct amount of medication is available when needed and that any discrepancies are identified and rectified promptly.