Pharmacy

Pharmacy Department

The Pharmacy Department at MNTRH plays a pivotal role in supporting the hospital’s mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by providing specialized pharmaceutical services tailored to mental health patients. The department is committed to promoting the safe, effective, and rational use of medications.

Core Functions of the Pharmaceutical Services

Medication Management:The department ensures an adequate supply of psychotropic medication and other pharmaceuticals crucial in ensuring patient care.
Pharmacists tailor medication plans to meet the specific needs of each patient, ensuring effectiveness while minimizing side effects and drug interactions.

Pharmacovigilance and Safety Monitoring:
Active monitoring of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), side effects, and potential drug interactions is essential, given the complexity of psychiatric drug regimens, to ensure medication safety throughout the patient's treatment journey.

Patient Counseling:
Counseling services are provided to both patients and caregivers, emphasizing the correct use of medications, potential side effects, and the importance of adhering to prescribed treatment plans

Clinical Pharmacy Services:
The pharmacy team works closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
This includes regular reviews of medication regimens, monitoring treatment efficacy, and making necessary adjustments to ensure safety and positive outcomes.

Training and Capacity Building:
The Department is involved in training pharmacy students, interns, and healthcare professionals in psychiatric pharmacotherapy.

Research and Development:
The department is actively engaged in research on psychiatric pharmacotherapy, drug use patterns, and treatment outcomes, contributing to the advancement of pharmaceutical services and mental health care practices.