Modern Pharmacy

A pharmacy store located in a hospital is typically referred to as a hospital pharmacy. These pharmacies are an essential part of the healthcare system, serving the hospital’s patients and staff by providing prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and other medical supplies.

Key roles of a hospital pharmacy include:

1. Dispensing Medications: The pharmacy dispenses medications prescribed by doctors to patients admitted in the hospital.

2. Clinical Consultation: Pharmacists work closely with doctors and nurses to ensure the right medications are given, monitor drug interactions, and provide advice on dosages and possible side effects.

3. Specialized Medications: Hospital pharmacies often handle specialized and high-cost medications that are not typically available in community
pharmacies.

4. Medication Management: They ensure proper storage and management of medications, including controlled substances.

Hospital pharmacies may also offer outpatient services for patients who are discharged from the hospital, where they can pick up prescribed medications