Publish date: 4 April 2023

Opening hours for Medicines Management Department at Maghull Health park over Easter.

This memo applies to locations that order medication from the Medicines Management Department at Maghull Health Park.

Friday 7 April

(Good Friday)

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

Saturday 8 April

Sunday 9 April

Department open 9.30am to 1.30pm for emergency medication only

(cut off time is 12pm)

Outside of these hours the Pharmacy Advisory Service is available to provide advice only, via switchboard

Monday 10 April

(Easter Monday)

Department open 9.30am – 1.30pm for emergency medication only (cut off time 12 noon)

Outside of these hours the Pharmacy Advisory Service is available to provide advice only, via switchboard

Tuesday 11 April

Normal Service

 

Please send any prescriptions and stock requests before 12pm on Wednesday 6 April 2023 to guarantee delivery before the Easter break.

It is the responsibility of ward staff to ensure there are sufficient stock items to last over the Easter 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. 

Attached document shows stock lists provided.