Pharmacy techs learning about the HAMS system

The pharmacy department being an integral part of the healthcare team is responsible for the outcomes associated with medicine use process. The department undertakes the following activities;

  • Educate and counsel patients and healthcare professionals on the safe use of medicines
  • Ensure the safety and security of medicines in procurement, transportation and storage
  • Ensure the safety and security of medicines in dispensing standard
  • Undertake the management of patients taking retroviral drugs
  • Undertake training programs for both staff and students
  • Undertake extemporaneous drugs such as calamine lotions, paracetamol syrups and others
  • Participation in the preparation for claims submission to National Health Insurance Scheme (NIHS)

These activities are managed by the pharmacist, with support from the dispensing technologist and counter medicine assistants.