Overview

The UGMC Pharmacy Directorate provides world-class pharmaceutical services to patients and clients. The operational model has pharmacies located in all clinical areas to ease the provision of pharmaceutical services to patients.

Core Functions
The Directorate undertakes the following among others:
  1. Ensures the selection and availability of high-quality, efficacious and affordable medicines, medical devices and supplies.
  2. Ensures the safe and rational use of medicines in patients and staff.
  3. Provides information on patients’ medication through adherence and discharge counselling to ensure compliance and adherence to their therapy.
  4. Multidisciplinary team support by providing evidence-based information on medicines to optimize patient care.
  5. Training of residents, pharmacy students, pharmacy support staff in training and other healthcare workers to obtain the requisite knowledge in pharmacy practice.
  6. Education and encouragement of patients to report side effects and adverse reactions encountered while patients are on their medications as well as actions to take when they occur. Pharmacy Directorate subsequently provides prompt reports to FDA on the incidents. 
  7. Conduction of operational research and development of policies for the safe use of medications at UGMC.
The pharmacy directorate is headed by Dr. Josephine Mensah. The pharmacy team comprises of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians/technologists, dispensing assistants, procurement officers, supply chain officers, administrative staff, and orderlies. 

Our Mission

UGMC Pharmacy Directorate is committed to providing premium pharmaceutical services, training and research by a highly skilled and motivated staff in a friendly environment.

Our Vision

To be distinguished for world-class pharmaceutical service provision, training and research.

Our Units

Specialized units within the Pharmacy department.

Medical Store Department

Pharm Shadrach Ofoe Hanson heads the medical store. The department ensures the safe acquisition, storage and supply of medicines, medical devices, and supplies to pharmacies and other units in the hospital.

Outpatient Pharmacy Department

The Outpatient pharmacy department (OPD) is headed by Pharm. Angela Appiah Kuffour. It is located on the ground floor of the administration block.

Clinical/Inpatient Pharmacy Department

The inpatient pharmacies provide services mainly to children or adults on admission who may require services pertaining to surgical and medical conditions, emergency and critical care, obstetric and gynaecological treatment.

Surgery & Critical Care Pharmacies

Dedicated to supporting surgical and intensive care units, this pharmacy service ensures the safe and timely provision of specialized medications for patients undergoing surgery or receiving critical care treatment.

Oncology Pharmacy

Focused on the safe preparation and management of cancer treatments, this pharmacy service supports patients undergoing chemotherapy and other oncology therapies, ensuring accuracy, safety, and personalized care throughout their treatment journey.

Department Leadership

Josephine Mensah
Dr. Josephine Mensah
Dir. of Pharmacy
Fareeda Brobbey
Pharm. Fareeda Brobbey
Head of Clinical/Inpatient Pharmacy Department
George Afari
Dr. George Afari
Specialist Pharmacist

Available Services

1 24 Hour Service

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Location

B3 Out Patient Department & Administration Block