The pharmacy is dedicated to providing comprehensive pharmaceutical services, medication management, and expert guidance to support patient care and promote optimal health outcomes. Our pharmacy plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe, effective, and timely access to medications for our patients.
The ageing of the population, technological advances, new public health threats, evolving patients expectations and shrinking budget are putting under pressure health care systems in Europe and beyond. An increasing portion of health care expenditure is on pharmaceutical and chronic diseases. All these factors are pushing for change. And community pharmacy is changing too to respond to these challenges and meet patients’ needs by shifting the focus from dispensing medicines and diseases to patient care and quality of services.
Pharmacy services aim to achieve the ‘triple aim’:
• Better quality of care
• Better health outcome
• Lower costs
If we look at the main trends in pharmacy services we observe that the number of patient-centered services is increasing.
Core pharmacy services are:
• Dispensing
• Compounding
• Emergency care and minor ailment management.
• Medication management
Over the past decade we are also seeing an increase number of advanced pharmaceutical care services offered to patients, such as :
• Vaccination;
• Smoking cessation;
• Measurement of blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, weight,
• Chronic disease management;
• Early screening and testing.
Key Features and Services:
- Medication Dispensing: We offer a wide range of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and specialty pharmaceuticals, ensuring patients have access to the medications they need for their treatment and recovery.
- Medication Counseling: Our team of licensed pharmacists provides personalized medication counseling, guidance on proper usage, potential side effects, and adherence to medication regimens for better patient understanding and compliance.
- Medication Management: We work collaboratively with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapies, manage drug interactions, and ensure the safe and appropriate use of medications for patients with complex needs.
- Compounding Services: Our pharmacy provides compounding services for customized medications tailored to specific patient requirements, including dosage forms, flavors, and allergen-free formulations.
Here are some of the benefits of using a pharmacy:
- Convenience: Pharmacies are typically located in convenient locations, such as grocery stores and retail complexes.
- Access to expertise: Pharmacists are experts in medication therapy and can provide patients with valuable information and counseling.
- Affordable care: Pharmacies can often provide medications at a lower cost than hospitals and other healthcare providers.
- Privacy: Pharmacies provide a private setting for patients to discuss their medications and health concerns with a pharmacist.