Teaching hospital · Department planning
Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
A teaching hospital runs a 24-hour pharmacy (UG-MSR 2023), central stores, a medical records department and a kitchen that prepares patient diets (recorded in NMC's assessment form).
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IPHS 2022 sets the number of drug dispensing counters by hospital size and recommends compactor storage for stores and records. This page lists the counters, racks, compactors, safes and stainless-steel kitchen furniture these areas need.
- 12items listed
- 3groups
- 2named in official documents
12 items in 3 groups below. Tap a group to open it; tap “About this item” to read more. Lists are for planning; please follow current official norms.
What the regulations say
2 of 12 items on this page are named in IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark). 0 have a figure that depends on MBBS seats.
Figures come from NMC and government documents dated up to February 2026 (UG-MSR figures as amended April 2026; checked 12 October 2026). Many are minimums. Items marked in grey are government benchmarks (for example IPHS 2022), not binding on private colleges. Check the current official norms before ordering.
Applying to NMC for 2027-28?
NMC's notice of 8 October 2026 asks every applicant to upload a department-wise list of medical, scientific and allied equipment, and everything must be installed and working on the day you apply. Use this page to build your Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen list, and get one item-wise quotation for it. Dates, documents and fees →
Furniture — pharmacy
3 items
Drug dispensing counter IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: A pharmacy counter with a service window, drawers and shelves for dispensing medicines.
How it is used: Used in the 24-hour hospital pharmacy; IPHS 2022 sets the number of drug dispensing counters by hospital size.
Used in: Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Buyers usually choose length, number of windows, drawers and the top material.
Medicine storage rack About this item
What it is: Open steel racks with adjustable shelves for medicine cartons and bins.
How it is used: Used in the pharmacy, drug store and health-centre dispensary.
Used in: Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Buyers usually choose height, number of shelves, shelf load and bin fittings.
Cash safe About this item
What it is: A heavy, fire- and burglary-resistant safe for cash and important documents.
How it is used: Used in the accounts section, cash counters and the pharmacy.
Used in: Administration, Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Buyers usually choose size, weight, lock type (key, combination, digital) and fire rating.
Furniture — stores and medical records
5 items
Compactor (mobile) storage IPHS 2022 (govt benchmark)About this item
What it is: Steel shelving units that slide on rails so aisles open only where needed, storing far more files in the same space.
How it is used: Used in medical records, office records and stores; IPHS 2022 recommends compactor systems for storage areas.
Used in: Administration, Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Buyers usually choose the number of bays and shelves, manual or mechanical handle, and locking.
Storage rack (steel) About this item
What it is: An open steel shelving rack with multiple shelves for organising boxes, supplies and stock.
How it is used: Used in the central laboratory to store reagents, consumables, sample boxes and other supplies in an organised manner.
Used in: Central Laboratory, Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Options include powder-coated or stainless steel, adjustable shelves, and fixed or wheeled models.
Steel almirah About this item
What it is: A tall steel cupboard with lockable doors and internal shelves for safe storage.
How it is used: Used across offices and departments to store files, records, stationery, teaching materials and other items that need to be kept locked.
Used in: Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT and more
Options: Options include different heights, full or half shelves, with or without a locker compartment, and plain or glass-panel doors.
Office table About this item
What it is: A standard working desk for office use, usually with one or more drawers.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff in departments for paperwork, record keeping and meeting students or colleagues.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include steel, wooden or laminate construction, with or without lockable drawers, and different sizes.
Revolving office chair About this item
What it is: An office chair that swivels on a base with wheels, usually with height adjustment and a cushioned seat and back.
How it is used: Used by faculty and office staff across departments at desks and computer tables for daily paperwork, computer work and record keeping.
Used in: Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology, ENT, Forensic Medicine and more
Options: Options include mesh or cushioned backs, with or without armrests, medium or high back, and fabric or leatherette covers.
Furniture — hospital kitchen
4 items
Stainless-steel kitchen work table About this item
What it is: A stainless-steel table with an under-shelf for food preparation.
How it is used: Used in the hospital kitchen (recorded in the NMC assessment form), hostel mess kitchens and pantries.
Used in: Hostels, Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Buyers usually choose size, steel grade and gauge, and splash-back.
Stainless-steel kitchen rack About this item
What it is: Stainless-steel shelving for utensils and dry stores in kitchens.
How it is used: Used in hospital and hostel kitchens, pantries and stores.
Used in: Hostels, Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Buyers usually choose height, number of shelves and steel grade.
Stainless-steel sink unit About this item
What it is: A stainless-steel sink with drain board on a frame, for washing utensils and produce.
How it is used: Used in hospital and hostel kitchens and ward pantries.
Used in: Hostels, Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Buyers usually choose single or double bowl, drain board and steel grade.
Food trolley About this item
What it is: A closed trolley on castors used to carry patients' meals from the kitchen to the wards.
How it is used: Used by the hospital diet and kitchen service to deliver meals hygienically, sometimes keeping food warm.
Used in: Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
Options: Buyers usually choose stainless-steel construction, number of shelves or compartments, and insulated or heated versions.
How Unnat Exports helps with Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen
- One list, one quotation
Every item for Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen, from equipment to furniture, quoted together, item-wise, with GST shown.
- Matched to the documents
Item names follow the wording used in NMC and government planning documents, so your list reads the way inspectors expect.
- Help with specifications
Not sure which model or size? Our team goes through the options with you before quoting.
- Supply across India
Delivery and installation for your city are confirmed in the quotation.
Before you finalise your Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen list
- Check your MBBS intake and any PG seats; several quantities scale with them.
- Compare the list with the current official norms for your college. The table above shows which items the documents name.
- Measure the rooms, labs or wards so furniture and equipment fit.
- Decide which items you already have and which need replacing.
- Note any tender or department specifications you must follow.
Send this checklist with your list and we will quote against it.
Common questions
What does Unnat Exports supply for the Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen department?
Items from the department groups on this page, plus furniture for the pharmacy, stores and medical records, hospital kitchen. Most of them fall under office, classroom, library & hostel furniture, hospital furniture & patient handling.
Do I have to buy everything on this list?
No. The list shows items commonly bought for this department. You choose the items and quantities you need; every quantity box starts empty.
Do you also supply furniture for the Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen department?
Yes. This page lists furniture for the pharmacy, stores and medical records, hospital kitchen. Tell us your room sizes in the note box if you need custom sizes.
Is this the official list of requirements?
No. It is a planning list to help you prepare your purchase. Please check the current official norms that apply to your college, such as the National Medical Commission documents, before you finalise quantities.
How do I get a quotation for Pharmacy, stores, records & kitchen?
Open the list builder, tick the items, type your quantities and send the list. You can also send the list you already have on WhatsApp at 94674 67836.
Can you help me choose models and specifications?
Yes. When you send your list, tick “I need help choosing specifications” and our team will call you to go through the options before quoting.
Ready to get a quotation?
Tick what you need, type your quantities, and send the list to Unnat Exports. Or just message us on WhatsApp.