hospital pharmacy Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who holds overall responsibility for medicines supply within a hospital Trust?
The Trust Chief Executive.
What is the Chief Pharmacist responsible for?
Ensuring systems are in place for all aspects of safe and secure handling of medicines in the Trust.
Who is responsible for the safe keeping of medicines on the ward?
The Nurse Ward Manager (Sister/Charge Nurse).
What is the role of the Responsible Pharmacist in a hospital?
Oversees the pharmacy when it’s GPhC registered for wholesaling or OTC sales; often the screening pharmacist acts as the RP.
What are some roles of hospital pharmacists?
Medicines reconciliation, clinical assessments, counselling, prescribing (if trained), and discharge planning.
What do pharmacy technicians do in hospitals?
Support medicine preparation, distribution, and ordering; often manage ward stock and assist with medicines reconciliation.
What is the role of a pharmacy assistant (e.g., SATO)?
Assist in technical support operations like stock replenishment and medicine supply; not GPhC-registered.
What do technical services in hospital pharmacy provide?
Manufacture specialist medicines such as chemotherapy, intravenous nutrition, creams, and eye drops.
What is the role of the Medicines Information service?
Provide advice on medicines to healthcare professionals and patients, using specialist references and databases.
What does the on-call pharmacist service provide?
24-hour access for urgent medicines advice and supply, typically delivered remotely or through residency.
