BTS Blog: Pharmacy Department
To kick start Blanche River Health’s Behind the Scenes (BTS) series, we are taking you into our pharmacy department in honor of Pharmacy Appreciation Month.
A pharmacist's role is to collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure that patients receive the most effective, safe, and appropriate medications supported by the best evidence.
“A pharmacist reviews medication orders, patients’ lab values, and their medical history. They also adjust doses or recommend changes to optimize therapy,” says Lauren O’Connor-Byer, Pharmacist, Blanche River Health.
These healthcare professionals provide safe preparation and distribution of medications by filling, packaging, and compounding all the products you receive.
“We also provide representation on committees and contribute to the hospital-wide quality and patient safety initiatives,” O’Connor-Byer added.