Pharmacy
Medication Dispensing:
- Inpatient Dispensing: Preparing and providing medications for patients admitted to the hospital.
- Outpatient Dispensing: Supplying medications to patients who are being discharged or visiting the hospital for treatment.
- Unit Dose Dispensing: Preparing individual doses of medications for administration to patients, ensuring accuracy and safety.
Medication Management:
- Formulary Management: Developing and maintaining a list of approved medications for use within the hospital.
- Inventory Control: Managing the stock of medications to ensure availability and minimize waste.
- Compounding: Preparing customized medications when commercial products are unavailable or unsuitable for specific patient needs.
Clinical Pharmacy Services:
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Assessing and optimizing medication regimens to improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Pharmacokinetic Monitoring: Adjusting dosages of medications based on individual patient factors such as kidney function and drug levels in the blood.
- Patient Education: Providing information to patients and caregivers about proper medication use, side effects, and interactions.
Safety and Quality Assurance:
- Medication Reconciliation: Reviewing patients’ medication lists at admission, transfer, and discharge to prevent errors and omissions.
- Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring: Tracking and managing any negative effects patients may experience from medications.
- Error Prevention: Implementing systems and protocols to minimize medication errors.