Sandringham Hospital

Between calls, we managed to catch Lead Pharmacist for Home, Acute and Community, Duy Le, to wish him a Happy World Pharmacists Day!

Duy’s team is currently working on a new initiative where pharmacy staff follow up with patients once they’ve returned home after a hospital stay.

“We check in to see how they’re managing their medications, as these often change during admission,” Duy said.

“We confirm they understand any changes, talk through how their medicines are working - including side effects and effectiveness - and provide advice or answer questions.

“We also make sure they’re linked in with any follow-up care they might need.

“This helps ensure the medicines we’ve prescribed are truly benefiting them and gives patients greater confidence in managing their treatment.”

Despite pharmacy being an essential part of both hospitals and the community, Duy said many people still wonder what pharmacists actually do.

“I saw an Insta reel where someone joked about what pharmacists could possibly be doing behind the counter after getting a prescription - which made me laugh,” Duy said.

“But the reality is, behind the counter we’re doing far more than people might realise.”

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The sun was shining on the annual Sandringham Lions Club Scone-a-Thon this week, with over 200 delicious scones freshly baked in our front garden and enjoyed by staff.

Sandringham Lions Club first started the Scone-a-Thon during COVID as a way of showing their appreciation for healthcare staff, and it has continued under our wellbeing program.

A warm thank you to everyone at Sandringham Lions Club and within the community who helped make this special event possible!