Services
      • Dispensing medications to hospital patients, hospice         patients and employees and their families
      • Monitoring adverse drug reactions and medication errors
      • Adjustment of medication dosages based on renal         function
      • Review of all culture and sensitivity reports and          subsequent antibiotic recommendations
      • Working with lab personnel to produce a yearly         antibiogram
      • Pharmacokinetic dosing of aminoglycosides and         vancomycin
      • Managing orthopedic patient’s warfarin therapy including         dosing, ordering and monitoring lab results and patient         education
      • Providing education to patients, employees, nurses and         physicians on an as needed basis
      • Working with physicians to insure that medications are          used in the most cost-effective way
      • Insuring that the pharmacy is in compliance with         regulatory organizations
The HCMH Pharmacy Department serves patients as well as physicians and other healthcare professionals with timely, safe, effective and cost-effective delivery of medications.


 

 

 

 




Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  What do hospital pharmacists do?
A.   Hospital pharmacists are responsible for the safe and effective use of medications within the hospital. Pharmacists must review all medication orders to prevent possible drug and food interactions, prevent possible contraindications (including allergies), and insure that the medication and dosage are appropriate for the patient. Physicians frequently consult pharmacists to provide medication and dosage recommendations.

Q.  Can I get my prescription filled at the hospital pharmacy?
A.   • The following people may have their prescriptions filled:
         • Employees and their immediate families
         • Retirees
         • Active members of the medical and dental staff
         • Auxiliary employees
         • Employees covered under the group health plan who have become disabled


Contact Us
For more information call: (336) 527-7220


Mission Statement
The Department of Pharmacy at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is responsible for the acquisition, storage, dispensing, compounding and control of medications used to treat patients and employees of the hospital. The Pharmacy Department serves the patients as well as the physicians and other healthcare professionals by ensuring timely, safe, effective and cost-effective delivery of medications.