Pharmacy Department Services
The Clinical Center Pharmacy Department provides complete pharmacy services to Clinical Center patients. These services include a 24-hour Inpatient Pharmacy, an Outpatient Pharmacy, a satellite pharmacy for the National Cancer Institute, and full-time clinical pharmacy support.
The Inpatient Pharmacy
The Inpatient Pharmacy provides medications for hospitalized patients. To assure that pediatric patients get the right dose for their smaller size, pharmacists do a special check for patients less than 18 years old. Pharmacists also check medication orders for potential allergies, proper dose, drug interactions, and drug incompatibilities.
The Outpatient Pharmacy
If your NIH doctor prescribes drugs to take home that are related to your research study, they will be filled at the Outpatient Pharmacy. They are usually given in amounts up to a 90-day supply.
The Outpatient Pharmacy dispenses prescriptions and provides medication counseling to patients and their guardians for medication to be taken outside the hospital.
The Outpatient Pharmacy is located on the first floor and is open during these days and times:
- Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Weekends and Holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Prescriptions from outside doctors cannot be filled by the Clinical Center pharmacy.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialists
Clinical Pharmacy Specialists have advanced training and experience.
They are assigned to patient care and often go on "rounds"
with the medical team. They also:
- recommend specific medications
- take part in selecting medications for special needs
- monitor for side effects when medications are given
- do medication counseling and patient educati
We encourage you to ask to meet your clinical pharmacist. We look forward to working with you and your child.
This information is prepared specifically for patients taking part in clinical research at the NIH Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. It may not apply to individuals who are patients elsewhere. If you have questions about the information presented here, talk to a member of your health care team.
