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Pharmacy Services Directorate

Message from the Pharmacy Services Director

On behalf of the Pharmacy Services Directorate, I welcome you to ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital’s website. Our directorate plays a vital role in improved Patients’ treatment outcomes through ensuring availability and rational use of quality, safe and effective medicines, thereby supporting the hospital’s commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services. Through a patient-centred approach, Our Pharmacies offer essential services such as dispensing medications with proper labelling, counseling on usage and potential side effects, compounding customized medications, medication therapy management, and reliable drug information. We provide convenient access to a variety of medications, offer advice on antimicrobial drugs, and have clinical pharmacy services for disease management and medication monitoring. Accordingly, our pharmacy services provide and assure that quality and safety is maintained at all stages of service provision and clients’ satisfaction is given of utmost importance.

We are dedicated to integrating the latest advancements in pharmaceutical science and technology to enhance medication management across all hospital departments. By implementing evidence-based practices, promoting medication safety, and ensuring an uninterrupted supply of essential medicines, we contribute significantly to patient care and overall hospital efficiency.

At ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, we recognize that an efficient and well-structured pharmacy service is essential for achieving excellence in patient treatment. Our team of highly skilled pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless medication therapy management and enhance patient safety.

Key areas of focus within the Pharmacy Services Directorate include:

  • Ensuring the availability of affordable high-quality medications.
  • Implementing robust medication safety and pharmacovigilance programs.
  • Providing clinical pharmacy services to optimize patient treatment Outcomes.
  • Providing comprehensive drug information
  • Managing the hospital’s pharmaceutical supply chain with efficiency and accountability.
  • Conducting training and research to advance pharmacy practice and improve patient care.
  • Promoting rational drug use through evidence-based guidelines and protocols.
  • Ensuring the provision of pharmaceutical services directly to the public through community Pharmacy.
  • Providing Specialized & comprehensive compounding services.
  • Providing expert care, inpatient/outpatient/emergency services, and 24/7 accessibility for your convenience.
  • As we continue to strengthen our pharmaceutical services, we remain committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration with national and international healthcare organizations. Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives safe, effective, affordable and high-quality medication therapy tailored to their specific needs. We invite you to learn more about how our Pharmacy Services Directorate contributes to the hospital’s mission of excellence in healthcare delivery.

    “Safe, Effective, Affordable and Quality Medications for Better Health.”

    With warm regards,

    Habtamu Birhanu

    Erkiso Shumi

    Pharmacy Services Director

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