Pharmacies
The main focus of your work at the pharmacy is people’s health. That is why you cannot take any risks when storing medicines, vaccines or blood reserves. Pharmaceuticals and substances that react sensitively to climatic fluctuations must be stored under controlled conditions.
PIC/S standard
Starting from January 1, 2026, the new PIC/S standard will come into effect for hospital pharmacists in Belgium. This standard imposes strict requirements on quality management and the production of medicines in hospital pharmacies, with a focus on compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Hospital pharmacists must ensure proper infrastructure, documentation, process control, and staff training. An important aspect of the standard is the monitoring of critical environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and air quality in production and storage areas. These parameters must be continuously monitored to ensure that medicines are safe and effective. In the event of deviations from established limits, corrective actions must be taken promptly. This ensures the quality and safety of medicines and ensures that the hospital pharmacy meets international standards.