PINISI Discretion Review
Volume 9, Issue 1, September 2025

Needs-Based Drug and Medical Consumables (MDCs) Planning as a Zine-Qua-Non in Hospitals

Muttaqin, Muttaqin (Unknown)
Kartini Wonsu, Andi Selvi (Unknown)
Yuliati, Andi (Unknown)
Samboteng, Lukman (Unknown)
Aliah, Nurul (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jan 2026

Abstract

Needs-based drug and medical consumables (MDCs) planning is a Zine Qua Non to ensure optimal patient care in hospitals and healthcare centers. Accurate drug and MDC planning affects the quality of medical services, the effectiveness of resource utilization, operational costs, and patient satisfaction. This research article describes the needs-based drug and MDCs planning system in hospitals. A descriptive case study was conducted at La Mappapenning Regional Hospital in Bone Regency. Data were obtained through observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews with the director, pharmacists, medical personnel, and staff. The study found that needs-based planning at La Mappapenning Regional Hospital can reduce waste of drug and MDCs supplies, accelerate response times to medical needs, and increase patient and family satisfaction. Furthermore, it demonstrates the importance of using a management information system in planning drug and MDCs needs efficiently, effectively, and sustainably. This study recommends collaboration between units in handling a series of drug and MDCs management processes, training for medical personnel and administrative staff, and optimizing the use of the hospital management information system (SIMRS) to support needs-based drug and MDCs planning.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

UDR

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

PINISI Discretion Review is an-Opened Access journal and published twice a year every March and September. It publishes the research (no longer than 5 years after the draft proposed) in term of PINISI Discretion Review: public administration, public policy, management, bussiness administration, ...