Medication Logistics in Professional Homecare Organisations: An Assessment of the Practical Implementation of Regulations and Recommendations.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Patients receiving professional homecare often require support in managing their medication. In Switzerland's legislative system, medication logistics (ordering, delivery, pickup, storage) are regulated differently by each canton, making it challenging for professional homecare organisations to comply with provisions efficiently. The present study aimed to analyse the current international literature, Switzerland's regulations about medication logistics for professional homecare, and the current practices. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review of the PubMed, Embase and CINAHL databases to identify existing international research on medication logistics by professional homecare organisations published until February 2024. The results of a

SUBMITTER: Lotscher N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12472274 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature