Why Your Facility Should Utilize an Independent Pharmacy
It’s important for residential care facilities to find the right team of professionals to deliver accurate, compassionate pharmaceutical care. Some of these facilities can include:
- Assisted living facilities
- Correctional facilities
- Group homes
- Nursing homes
- Personal care homes
When choosing the right pharmacy to care for your facility’s residents, it’s crucial to know the advantages of using a local, independent pharmacy.
Independent pharmacies offer many benefits for care, including:
Individualized Medication Counseling
A local, independent pharmacy is well suited to care for all residents at your facility through one-on-one medication counseling. Your independent pharmacist can:
- Review medication charts
- Speak with patients about side effects or administration recommendations
- Strengthen their relationships with their patients
At the same time, patients can:
- Ask questions about their medications
- Share concerns they may have
- Develop a deeper trust with their pharmacist
Pharmacists at larger chains often cannot spend the proper time counseling patients on their current medication regimens. Mail-order services altogether remove any possibility of pharmacist-patient connections.
Through an independent pharmacy, your residents receive thorough, personalized attention and care at every consultation.
Specialized Pharmaceutical Services
Your residents require more than a pharmacy that fills out prescriptions. To best care for those under your care, your facility may need:
- Vaccination and immunization administration
- Delivery services
- Cart inspections
- Employee education and training
An independent pharmacy like Angus Lake Healthcare is capable of providing all these and more for the benefit of your residents.
Accurate Care for Your Facility
Attention to detail is crucial for the health of your facility and residents. Independent pharmacies provide peace of mind to employees and residents by delivering accurate pharmaceutical care and detailed services. It’s crucial for your facility to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and provide proper care for the health and wellness of your patients.
Independent pharmacies can provide special care through services like:
- Pharmacy consultations
- Medication inspections
- Prescription reviews
- Vaccinations
Is your facility in need of attentive services from an independent pharmacy? Talk to Angus Lake Healthcare about partnering with us today.
Angus Lake Healthcare is available to care for the residents of your facility with exceptional pharmaceutical services. Call us for more information today: 478-233-1828.