Pharmacy Department

INTRODUCTION

Over the years of operation and development, the Pharmacy Department has successfully fulfilled its role in ensuring the timely and adequate supply of high-quality medications, chemicals, and medical consumables to support patient care. The department also strictly complies with current regulations in the management of pharmaceutical imports, distribution, and inventory control.

In 2015, the pharmacy of Tam Tri Saigon General Hospital was officially recognized as meeting GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice) standards.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pharmacy Department is responsible for the following key functions:

• Planning and ensuring the supply of pharmaceuticals, including general and specialized medications, chemicals, and medical consumables, in the correct quantity and quality according to standard regulations.

• Procurement and bidding for medications, chemicals, and consumables in strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Compounding certain medications used within the hospital.

• Proper storage of medications in accordance with standard protocols before use.

• Monitoring and evaluating the safe and rational use of medications throughout the hospital.

• Providing drug information and consultation, and advising hospital leadership on pharmaceutical-related issues through participation in the Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC).

• Monitoring adverse drug reactions (ADR) to ensure patient safety.

• Managing the drug budget efficiently, contributing to cost-effective and high-quality pharmaceutical care for patients.