Publish date: 24 May 2023

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

Saturday 27 to

Sunday 28 May

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

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

Monday 29 May

(Bank Holiday)

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

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

Tuesday 30 May

Normal Service resumes

 

Please send any prescriptions and stock requests before 12pm on Thursday 25 May 2023 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 Emergency Advisory Service. Please check prior to contacting the Pharmacy Emergency Advisory Service.  Stock list is in the attached link.