PHARMACY
The Pharmacy Department of Remera-Rukoma District Hospital is dedicated to ensuring the safe, efficient, and appropriate use of medicines to support patient care and enhance health outcomes. It works to guarantee that patients receive the right medications together with proper instructions for their safe and effective use.Its key functions include:
- Dispensing Medications
- Preparing and providing prescribed medicines accurately and safely to patients.
- Medication Management
- Ensuring the appropriate selection, storage, distribution, and use of medicines within the hospital.
- Patient Counseling and Education
- Educating patients on how to take medications correctly, possible side effects, dosage instructions, and treatment adherence.
- Prescription Review and Verification
- Reviewing prescriptions to ensure medicines are appropriate, safe, and free from harmful interactions.
- Support for Clinical Care
- Working closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient treatment.
- Monitoring Medication Safety
- Identifying and preventing medication errors and monitoring adverse drug reactions.
- Inventory and Supply Management
- Managing medicine stock to ensure availability of essential medications and proper storage conditions.
- Promotion of Rational Medicine Use
- Encouraging safe and responsible use of medicines to improve treatment outcomes.
- Compounding and Preparation of Specialized Medicines
- Preparing certain medications according to specific patient needs where applicable.
- Follow-up and Pharmaceutical Care : Supporting patients throughout treatment to improve medication effectiveness and adherence.
Head of Service
Head of Department
ISHIMWE Jean Heritier
Telephone: 0782022351