Pharmacy

PHARMACY DEPARTMENT

The two times national award winning pharmacy service in the hospital focuses on ensuring that patients receive the best pharmaceutical care possible. There are two pharmacists, both of whom are independent prescribers, and two highly trained pharmacy technicians. The team works closely with medical, nursing and Allied Health Practitioner staff to ensure that patients get the most from their medicines.

In the mornings the pharmacists participate in the ward rounds, and are involved in the care of the patients from admission through to discharge.

In addition to providing a clinical pharmacy service to the wards, each pharmacist has an area of special interest, one providing care to patients with Parkinson’s Disease and the other prescribing chemotherapy and supportive treatments in the newly refurbished Macmillan Day Bed Unit.

The team are involved in teaching of healthcare colleagues and students. We are always available to give advice and enjoy being a key part of the healthcare team.