Publish date: 3 May 2023
This memo applies to locations that order medication from the Medicines Management Department at Maghull Health Park only.
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Saturday 6 May
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Department open 9.30am to 1.30pm for emergency medication only (cut off time is 12pm) |
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Sunday 7 May |
Outside of these hours the Pharmacy Advisory Service is available to provide advice only, via switchboard |
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Monday 08 May (Bank Holiday) |
Department open 9.30am to 1.30pm for emergency medication only (cut off time 12pm) Outside of these hours the Pharmacy Advisory Service is available to provide advice only, via switchboard |
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Tuesday 09 May |
Normal Service resumed |
Please send any prescriptions and stock requests before 12pm on Thursday 4 May to guarantee delivery before the Bank Holiday.
It is the responsibility of ward staff to ensure there are sufficient stock items to last over the Bank Holiday period. These are not considered emergency items to be supplied by the emergency duty pharmacist. This includes controlled drugs and schedule 4 part 1 drugs, previously referred to as recorded drugs.
Emergency cupboards are located on the main hospital sites to compliment the Pharmacy Advisory Service. Please check prior to contacting the Pharmacy Advisory Service. See attached document for stock lists.