AKUH Pharmacies: Most Innovative and Comprehensive Institutional Pharmacies in Pakistan

When it comes to pharmacies in Pakistan, AKUH has the most innovative and comprehensive wide-spread network of pharmacies across the country.

AKUH pharmacies provide authentic medicines in a well-controlled temperature environment, 24 hours a day. The highly qualified team of pharmacists and technicians at AKUH are available throughout the day to cater to patient needs. We ensure all our pharmacists are well-trained to educate patients on medication therapy, which includes having in-depth knowledge of drugs, their mechanisms, potential side effects, reactivity and toxicity. All prescribed medication is provided by our pharmacy, with clearly labelled directions on how and when to take them to avoid mishap or drug abuse. Thus, providing the best possible care for all our patients. Our pharmacists ensure all patients are well counselled about the correct dosage, timings and medication management. Patients can also benefit from the patient educational material and brochures provided by the pharmacy to help raise awareness about different medications.

Our home pharmacy service in Karachi is a thriving success, with seamless delivery of medicines in a timely fashion.

The effective pharmacy management system at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) is maintained by ensuring a sterile intravenous solution preparation area and a separate cytotoxic drug preparation area. The AKUH main pharmacy at the Stadium Road campus is a state-of-the-art facility that provides innovative clinical services to patients. It helps in preventing any medication errors and makes the distribution process more seamless by having pharmacies located within hospital floors and wards. It is one of the few pharmacies in Pakistan to offer this innovation.

Our pharmacies also have certified and trained pharmacists working in close collaboration with hematologists in the Blood Clotting Prevention (anti-coagulation) Clinic. They make sure to prescribe the correct dosage as well as other precautions for patients on oral anti-coagulant therapy.

To ensure easy access to its pharmacies in Pakistan, Aga Khan University Hospital has a widespread network of pharmacies all over the country. With locations in Karachi, Lahore, Hyderabad and other major cities for more convenient patient access.

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