Exploring Pharmacy Services in Kanaga Hospital

Pharmacy
It is a vast and multifaceted field encompassing the science and practice of discovering, producing, preparing, dispensing, reviewing, and monitoring medicines. The primary objective is to ensure the safe, effective use of drugs for medical treatments.
Key pillars of pharmacy

 
Pharmacology Understanding the mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, and adverse reactions of drugs is essential for pharmacists to make informed recommendations and prescribe medicines.

Pharmaceutics This branch deals with drug formulation, manufacturing, and packaging to ensure stability, efficacy, and ease of administration.

Clinical pharmacy Pharmacists play a vital role in patient care by collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. They access medication needed for

• Identifying potential drug infections
• Provide patient education
• Monitor therapy outcomes

Dispensing: Accurate dispensing of medications for prescriptions and ensuring proper labeling and storage.
Pharmacy settings and services

Community pharmacies: These pharmacies provide prescribed medications and various healthcare products. Pharmacists offer
• Medications
• Immunizations
• Clinical services

Hospital pharmacies: Hospital pharmacies manage medication supplies and provide specialized services like
• Chemotherapy
• Dispensing and administration

Specialty pharmacies: These pharmacies cater to specific therapeutic areas, such as
• Oncology
• HIV AIDS
They will offer patient support programs and collaborate with doctors to manage severe conditions.
Impact of pharmacy on public health
Disease prevention and management pharmacists play a key role in public health incentives such as vaccination programs and lifestyle modifications for good health

Drug safety and quality: Pharmacists act as guardian for
• drug safety
• Monitoring adverse reactions
• Reporting potential medication errors

Accessibility and affordability of medicines Pharmacists access to essential medications and to address issues like drug shortages and high costs. They also ensure the quality and authenticity of the medications.