St. Joseph's Hospital

Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Department plays a vital role in patient care by providing medications and expert advice across various hospital units, including:

  • Inpatients
  • Dialysis Unit
  • Emergency Room

What We Do

Medication Management

  • Process and verify all medication orders from physicians.
  • Attend physician rounds to assist with patient medication plans.
  • Monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients on warfarin (in collaboration with physicians).
  • Adjust doses for select antibiotics and pain management to ensure the most effective treatment.

Drug Information Support

  • Liaise with patients, healthcare workers, and the regional health team on any drug-related topics.

Specialized Services

  • Prepare sterile injectable chemotherapy and biologic drug products.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary rounds for patients in medical and dialysis units.

Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about medications during your hospital stay, our pharmacists are here to help. Speak with your healthcare provider to get in touch with the pharmacy team.