At the University Medical Centre (UMC), medicinal products (MP) and medical devices (MD) are stored at five locations: (1) the pharmacy, (2) clinical departments with their own stock; (3) M D warehouse; (4) national reserves of MP, kept in the pharmacy; and (5) stock of the Defence, Security, and Safety Service in the UMC. The UMC pharmacy has approximately 1,400 MP available in different pharmaceutical forms and substances for the preparation of galenic and "ex tempore" preparations. The

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... es of MP are limited and can cover a period of up to 14 days, while the stock of certain imported drugs (such as antidotes and MP used in transplantations) can cover a longer period of time. In the UMC wards, regular audits are conducted of consumption and storage of drugs and to maintain the cold chain of the vaccine supply. In the UMC pharmacy, the national reserves of MP are stored and updated. The quantity of the reserves is adjusted to a level sufficient to cover three months of consumption by the UMC. However, we are aware of the increased requirements for specific MP that must be met during emergency situations. Good communication, a well-organized transport service, and a high level of awareness among the pharmacy staff members are of key importance for an appropriate supply of MP, and their rapid and efficient distribution to the injured in an emergency situation.