Celebrated each March, Pharmacy Appreciation Month is a time to highlight the growing role pharmacy professionals play in our health care system and thank them for their extraordinary efforts.
When most people think of pharmacies, they think of going to the drug store to fill a prescription and talking to a pharmacist for advice. The Pharmacy Departments at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) provide a much different service. The Main Inpatient Pharmacy provides all medications to patients in the Hospital through our dedicated Pharmacy Technician team. Our Pharmacy Technicians also complete best possible medication histories for patient’s admitted to the hospital, the first step in reconciling home medications. The pharmacists can be found in the patient care areas working with patients, families, prescribers and nurses to ensure the most appropriate medications are used to improve the health of patients. The Cancer Centre Pharmacy team ensures that cancer patients receive safe and effective chemotherapy while the Specialty Pharmacy provides supportive medications and oral chemotherapy to Thunder Bay and the region.
As part of an interprofessional team, the Department of Pharmacy provides services in four general areas:
- Pharmacy Services for Inpatient and Outpatient programs
- Chemotherapy Preparation
- Specialized Retail Pharmacy
- Regional Pharmacy Program
The Department of Pharmacy provides timely, quality pharmaceutical and consultation services – an important element of excellent Patient and Family Centred Care.
Pharmacy professionals in our Hospital work tirelessly to ensure that patients receive the best possible care, and their contributions have been remarkable. Join us in celebrating our Hospital’s amazing pharmacy professionals during Pharmacy Appreciation Month!
