Abstract: The present invention concerns a system and methods for managing the administration of medication to a plurality of patients who are simultaneously lodged in an institution. The system comprises an information file card which corresponds to each and all patients and a support on which the information file cards may be placed. The method comprises the steps of: providing an information file card for each of the patients; providing a support on which a plurality of information file cards can be placed simultaneously; and arranging the information file cards on the support, in such a manner so as to obtain, in a single display, a quick overview of the medication to be administered to the whole group of patients.