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A pharmacist regularly checks each patient's prescrpiton chart on the wards. They will be looking to anticipate any problems that could arise with the drug therapy, as well as supplying items not kept as ward stock. |
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The pharmacist may talk to the patient to ensure they know what their medicines are for and when to take them. Also to determine any needs regarding their medicines, i.e. easy to open containers, large print labels (for poor eyesight), pill reminder compliance aids. As well as to answer any questions the patient may ask.
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| | Pharmacists have access to the pathology database which contains the patient's test results, this enables them to monitor the patient's blood test results in response to drug therapy. |
| | The pharmacist will also liaise with the ward staff regarding any issues with the pharmaceutical services and patients needs. |
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The pharmacist will check the discharge prescription for consistency and then send it to the pharmacy department where the technician will dispense the medication.
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| | The dispensed medicines are then checked for accuracy and packaged ready to be sent to the ward.
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| | A nurse collects the patient's take-home medication from the pharmacy. Any additional information can be imparted to the nurse if necessary. |
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The nurse hands the take-home medicines to the patient when they are ready to go home. The nurse will explain how to take the medicines properly and whether the patient should obtain further supplies from their GP in the future.
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