Medical and Surgical Pharmacy
Dispensing Safe, Timely, Authentic and quality medications at the retail price is our goal that we strive to fulfill every day.
Genex’ Aadil Hospital has contracted the Dispensing and Steady supply for Medications through Nobel Chain of Pharmacies.
The Hospital’s In house Pharmacy caters 24/7 to the needs of the Patients and Hospital pertaining to:
1. Medical Prescriptions in OPD
2.Medical Prescriptions in Emergencies.
3.Medical and Surgical Supply of Medication and related items for Admitted Patients.
4. Medical Prescriptions supply for walk in Patients.
Philosophy behind Safe dispensing of medication is Professional Attitude of qualified Pharmacists, and sales team geared towards efficient service to the patients.
All pharmaceutical products manufactured by local and multinational companies that we offer are registered by the Ministry of Health. Pharmacy maintains a supply of slow moving items/medications that at its head quarters and any medication required is supplied with in 30 minutes of request from the branch network.
Health Care products
Pharmacy offers products related to general health and well-being. We carry a wide range of Vitamins and Supplements to help our consumers to maintain a balanced lifestyle. We also recommend that while choosing supplements, one should consult their doctor for any added information.
In addition, we also provide doctor recommended baby milk formulas, medical instruments & supports etc.
Surgical Products
The Pharmacy maintains a complete range of surgical supply of products that are used in surgical cases. Pharmacy enjoys the trust of consumers, doctors and surgeons alike. Keeping high quality standards in mind, we also provide most of the surgical products which are used during surgeries or post ops.
Cold Chain Management
From the time Pharmacy procures its products to the time they are sold to the customer, we believe in maintaining the cold chain. Pharmaceutical products can be very sensitive and the smallest carelessness can affect the efficacy of the product and thus have an adverse effect on health which is unacceptable for pharmacy’s reputation. A proper cold chain management program is in place to ensure regular auditing and recording of temperatures of the temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products.
Safety Guidlines
This information and guidelines are placed here for our customers and general visitors so that they can make an informed decision while procuring medication .
• Consult your doctor: Only take medications prescribed for you by your doctor or another health care professional, Do not self Medicate.
• Use a licensed pharmacy: Only go to a pharmacy that is certified by the Ministry of Health under a Punjab drug control authority Act 2012. Clearly displaying the Lisence.
• Insist on access to a registered pharmacist/ Doctor: Reputable pharmacies offer free access to registered pharmacists/doctor to answer your questions. If you have questions about a medication after you begin taking it or you're concerned about drug reactions, it may be valuable to speak with a pharmacist/doctor in person.
• Be Alert for Counterfeits: Medicine that is counterfeited in illegal laboratories or factories may contain cheap and dangerous substances, which can be hazardous to your health.
• Cold Storage Criteria: Some medicines require to be stored carefully on a particular temperature range, which is printed on such medicine packaging. Be sure to check if the set conditions are met by the pharmacy in order to maintain the required temperature for such medicine.
• Product Registration Number: All the medicine from licensed vendors, carry a product registration number on their packaging. Be sure to buy medicine from a pharmacy which carries only authentic medicine from legitimate and licensed vendors.
• Be Alert for Expiry Date of Medicine: Expired medicines lose their efficacy and in some cases could be harmful so always check the expiry date on the medicine packaging.
Use of Fake Medicines, sound like medicines, Look A like medicines, Potassium Chloride, Chemo Therapy drugs, Psychotropic’s can be hazardous to health and may ultimately lead to loss of life.
HIGH RISK MEDICINES/RESTRICTED CLASSES OF DRUGS CAN ONLY BE PRESCRIBED BY A SPECIALIST OR CONSULTANT
LIST OF HIGH RISK MEDICATION
| Propofol Inj |
Kinz Inj |
Nalbin Inj |
| Succinyl Inj |
Intatan Inj |
Bupiron Inj |
| Neostigmin Inj |
Tramadol Inj |
Isoflourene Inj |
| Atropin Inj |
Avil Inj |
Decadron Inj |
| Tracium Inj |
Dobutamine Inj |
Dopamin Inj |
| Sosegon Inj |
Heprin Inj |
Valium Inj |
| Syntocinon Inj |
Norpin Inj |
Morphine Inj |
| Bupicain Inj |
Dormicum Inj |
Serenace Inj |
| Calcium Gluconate Inj |
KCL Inj |
Streptokinas Inj |
| 25% Dextrose Water Inj |
Ketamin Inj |
Digoxin Inj |
| Lignocaine Inj |
Thiopental Inj |
Adrenaline Inj |
| Ephedrine Inj |
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DO NOT Administer without the presence of Specialist Consultant or Duty Doctor
LIST OF LOOKALIKE INJECTIONS
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Inj. Noloxone
Inj. Digoxone
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Inj. Zantac
Inj. Maxalon
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Inj. Neostig
Inj. Adrenaline
Inj. Vitamin K
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Inj. Aminophyline
Inj. Calcium Gluconate
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Inj. Bupican SP
Inj. S-Choline
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Inj. Torapan
Inj. Intapan
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Inj. Transamin
Inj. Voren
Inj. Tonoflex
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Inj. Spasfon
Inj. Water for Injection
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Inj. Dicloran
Inj. Provas
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Inj. Nelbin
Inj. Devom
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Inj. Dopamine
Inj. Dobutamine
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Inj. Lasix
Inj. Avil
Inj. SucciynlCholine
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Inj. Insulin - R
Inj. Insulin - H
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Inj. Dexamethasim
Inj. Pentazocin
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Inj. Zantac
Inj. Maxolon
Inj. Atropine
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Inj. Ca-Gluconate
Inj. Aminophyline
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LIST OF SOUND ALIKE INJECTIONS
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Inj. Noloxone
Inj. Digoxone
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Inj. Insulin - R
Inj. Insulin - H
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Inj. Dopamine
Inj. Dobutamine
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Inj. Torapan
Inj. Intapan
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Double-Checking SOPs (High Risk Medicines Verification):
Caregivers should be mandated to Double Check all High Risk Medications before administering. Double-Checking SOPs are given below;
- Independently comparing the Label and Product Contents in hand versus the written order or pharmacy-generated Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Independently verifying any calculations for doses that require preparation (e.g., any time the medication is not dispensed in the exact patient-specific unit).
- Assuring the accuracy of infusion pump programming for continuous intravenous infusions of medications.
- A Certificate to the effect that the Nurse/Dispenser has actually verified the High risk Medication Order before administration, has to be inserted in the record of the patient and signed by the administering professional.
Dispensing & Administration of High Risk Medication:
Temperature control is essential for all medication especially high risk medication. All medicines are to be stored at recommended temperature levels in pharmacy, I.C.U, O.T & laboratory as this is an important patient safety issue. All such locations have a refrigerator with temperature thermometers to ensure this. The departmental in-charge is responsible for temperature control. Furthermore:
- Temperature Control of Storage
- Humidity Levels of Storage
- Sanitation Condition of Storage
- Ventilation of Storage
- Segregation of Expired in RED is an important issue in Safe Drug Dispensing.
Medication Recall Procedure:
Recall, withdrawal or removal of pharmaceutical product from distribution chain because of defects in the product or counterfeit is an important procedure as human lives depend on it.
An adverse drug reaction is marked on “Adverse Drug Reaction Form” & a “C.P.A” (Corrective Preventive Action) is completed by the “Pharmacy Drug Committee” & C.Q.I.C.
Recall is a process for withdrawing or removing a pharmaceutical product from the pharmaceutical distribution chain because of defects in the product, complaints of serious adverse reactions to the product and/or concerns that the product is or maybe counterfeit. The recall might be initiated by the manufacturer, wholesale license holder, regulatory agency or Department of Health (D.O.H). A statement by a practitioner can be the reason for recall.
Recall might be initiated as a result of reports of complaints on quality or safety of a pharmaceutical product referred to the licensee from a variety of sources. The reports or complaints may be referred by manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and hospital pharmacies, research institutes, medical practitioners, dentists & patients. Recall might also be initiated as a result of analysis and testing of samples of pharmaceutical products by the manufacturers and/or by the D.O.H. Recall of pharmaceutical products manufactured overseas might be initiated by the local or overseas health authorities, or from information received directly from such authorities.
Certain information is essential to permit assessment of the validity of the report of quality defects, safety or efficacy problem with pharmaceutical products, the potential danger to consumers and the action appropriate to the situation.
