The function of the Pharmacy Department, at FV Hospital, is as a support service: we are the link between patients and their doctors. We help patients to understand the importance of medication to their overall treatment plan. We believe that when patients fully understand how their medication works, they will have a positive attitude to correct and regular medication and will work together with our doctors to manage their medical conditions.

The department also has the responsibility of liaising with government bodies to maintain good professional relationships, and, to deal with pharmaceutical and medical companies, distributors and importers for the supply of medicine, and medical supplies for the hospital. 

Out-Patient Pharmacy

The FVH Out-Patients Pharmacy - located in the Out-Patients Department, on the Ground Floor - serves the needs of out-patients, as well as patients from day surgery and the dental clinic. Walk-in patients with prescriptions any doctor are welcome to have them filled here. Pharmacists routinely provide medication review service and counselling to all our patients.

Retail Pharmacy

Located in the Gift Shop (at the top of the stairs, on the 1st Floor), the Retail Pharmacy is intended for the convenience of both patients and the public alike. Customers can purchase a wide range of items, including OTC drugs, health food products, aromatherapy essentials, toiletries and other personal health care items, reading materials, toys, electronic blood pressure testing units and other medical devices.

First Aid Kits may also be purchased here. The kits come in three sizes: one is very complete and is designed for professional practitioners; one is ideal for your car, to attend to any mishaps en route; and, one is a must for the home, to deal with minor, everyday emergencies.

Main Pharmacy

The In-Patient Pharmacy is located on the 1st Floor and serves the surgical and medical intensive care units, and all patient wards. The In-Patient Pharmacy prepares medication for discharge patients and also offers bedside patient counselling on effects of medication and possible side effects (if any). Specialised services include intravenous nutrition (for premature babies), asthma advice, anticoagulation counselling and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Pharmaceutical Quality Control

The Department dispenses prescribed medications according to professional standards and national regulations, provides accurate pharmaceutical information, and answers patients’ questions on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, compliance, and storage of medications.  FVH Pharmacy department has in place a Quality Control system to verify the genuineness of the drugs, the dosage, and to confirm that the supplier has approved licences to distribute the drugs requested, ensure the security and recording of controlled substances, disposable or hazardous and normal waste.  To this end, we are involved with the following organizations:

• Drug Safety Policy Committee
• Nosocomial and hospital-acquired infection prevention committee
• Operating Theatre Committee
• Hygiene Operational Team
• Quality Driving Committee