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Implementation Of New Pharmacy Management System Continues


In an effort to improve the pharmaceutical services being offered, the Barbados Drug Service will continue the implementation of its new Pharmacy Management System in the pharmacies operating under its purview.

The new Pharmacy Management System, which will be implemented from Monday, July 29, to Monday, August 19, 2024, is expected to result in an improvement in patient records management, patient treatment, and pharmaceutical health care and safety.

In preparation for the roll-out of the programme, each pharmacy will be closed on the working day before the scheduled implementation.  The closure and implementation dates are as follows:

LOCATION DATE OF CLOSURE IMPLEMENTATION DATE
Branford Taitt Polyclinic Pharmacy July 26 July 29
St. Philip Polyclinic Pharmacy August 2 August 6
Maurice Byer Polyclinic Pharmacy August 9 August 12
Randal Phillips Polyclinic Pharmacy August 16 August 19

After the implementation of the system, waiting times for pharmaceutical services are expected to increase.  This could last for approximately four weeks.            

The management of the Barbados Drug Service encourages members of the public to arrange their business accordingly and thanks them for their usual patience and cooperation.

Author: Government of Barbados

Publish: July 23, 2024

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