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Pharmacy
Introduction
Our Pharmacy department is composed of the following sections, and is responsible for the provision of professional pharmaceutical services, including dispensing and medication consultation to all patients and healthcare professionals.
Outpatient Pharmacy
Our pharmacy department is located on M/F, central wing of Pok Oi Hospital.
Scope of Services:
- Accident and Emergency Department Dispensing Service
- Specialized Outpatient Clinic Dispensing Service
- Family Medicine Clinic Dispensing Service
- Discharge Medication Dispensing Service
- Hospital Authority Staff Clinic Dispensing Service
- Community Geriatric Assessment Team (CGAT) patients Dispensing Service
- “E-Fill” Drug Refill Service
Service Hours:
| Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays | 24 hours Service (Service Break: 03:00 - 04:00) |
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Inpatient Pharmacy
Inpatient pharmacy is located on M/F, central wing of Pok Oi Hospital.
Scope of Services:
- Screening and verifying doctors’ prescriptions
- Providing medications for all inpatients
- Replenishing ward stock medications periodically
- Providing drug information and suggestions for all healthcare professionals
- Small-scale drug manufacturing, e.g. medication that requires reconstitution immediately
- Repackaging of medication stocks to wards and Accident and Emergency Department
Service Hours:
| Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays | 24 hours Service (Service Break: 03:00 - 04:00) |
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Section
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Section is one of the unit of inpatient pharmacy.
Scope of Services:
- Small-scale drug manufacturing, e.g. medication that requires reconstitution immediately
- Repackaging of medication stocks to wards and Accident and Emergency Department
- Pre-packing medications with designated quantity for outpatient dispensing
Procurement Section
Procurement section is located on M/F, central wing of Pok Oi Hospital.
Scope of Services:
- Procurement of medications and other pharmaceutical products
- Ensuring stable hospital medication supply
- Management of drug stores
- Management and provision of medical gases
Clinical Pharmacy Section
Clinical Pharmacy Section has launched pharmacist-led medication clinics providing individual medication counselling and patient education service.
Scope of Services:
- Pharmacist-led Anticoagulation clinic
- Pharmacist-led Heart Failure clini
Pharmacist and YOU
Pharmacist and pharmacy staff:
1. Dispense medications prescribed by doctor
- Screen and verify doctors’ prescriptions
- Ensure correct medications and quantities
2. Provide accurate medication information for healthcare professionals
- Recommend therapeutic adjustments to doctors according to patients’ need
3. Provide drug education and counselling for patients
- Educate on correct drug dosage, frequency and administration time
- Provide information on drug use, e.g. storage conditions, precautions
- Educate on the use of medication devices
- Provide Health Education
- Respond to patients’ inquiries on drug therapy
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