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Pharmacy

The Department

An effective and fully integrated pharmacy is a fundamental component of any major medical center. At the German Medical Institute, our pharmacy operates as a key pillar of patient care, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely provision of medications.

Our licensed pharmacists work in close collaboration with medical staff and clinical departments, playing a vital role in all matters related to pharmaceuticals. Their contributions are guided by a strong commitment to patient well-being, safety, and the overall efficiency of hospital operations.

With extensive pharmaceutical expertise and a dedication to continuous professional education, our pharmacists serve as trusted advisors on drug-related issues—providing clear, evidence-based information and supporting optimal therapeutic outcomes.

The pharmacy at GMI is equipped to meet the pharmaceutical needs of all inpatients, as well as select categories of outpatients, ensuring that every patient receives high-quality, tailored pharmaceutical care as part of their overall treatment plan.

The Team

The Pharmacy Department at the German Medical Institute is led by Clinical Pharmacist Marina Markidou Anagiotou and is staffed by a dedicated team of highly trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Together, they ensure the safe, effective, and timely management of pharmaceutical care within the hospital.

Core Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Team Include:

Dispensing outpatient prescriptions in accordance with physician directives and patient needs.
Supplying medications and pharmaceutical materials to hospital departments, ensuring timely and accurate delivery based on clinical demand.
Managing pharmaceutical inventory, including the ordering, receiving, and proper storage of medications and materials.
Preparing chemotherapy regimens for inpatients in a specially equipped cytostatic drug dissolution unit located within the pharmacy.
Providing Clinical Pharmacy services, supporting medical teams across GMI with drug-related consultations, dosage adjustments, and patient safety monitoring.
Training future professionals, offering educational support and hands-on experience to Pharmacy students as part of their academic development.

With expertise, precision, and a strong commitment to patient safety, the GMI pharmacy team plays an essential role in the delivery of high-quality healthcare.

Services

The clinical pharmacy closely collaborates with the medical staff at the Center, works to promote the proper use of medications among patients, and effectively manages medications to prevent potentially negative drug interactions and adverse reactions. The clinical pharmacist is actively engaged in the morning rounds conducted by physicians in the patient wards and ensures the accuracy of chemotherapy protocols, including dosages and methods of drug dissolution. Additionally, the clinical pharmacy supports nurses with information and guidance on drug administration and other preparations. Moreover, the clinical pharmacist plays a vital role in the Infectious Diseases Committee and holds the position of chair for the Antibiotic Consumption and Appropriate Use Surveillance Group (OECOHA) within the center.

The department is responsible for orders for pharmaceuticals, serums, narcotics, GHS drugs and Namesake Committee drugs. It is also responsible for the storage, control, and maintenance of stock, and for supplying departments with necessary medications. Every department in the center sends its orders to the pharmacy electronically on predetermined days. Once the order is prepared, usually within 24 hours, it is delivered to the department.

The German Medical Institute has a central unit dedicated to the dissolution of chemotherapeutic drugs, organized into three rooms:

The first room is the Chemotherapy Pharmacy, where chemotherapy medications are stored.
The second room is where various materials which are required for the dissolution of chemotherapy drugs are prepared, such as needles, syringes, and serums.
The third room, known as the "clean room," is where the reconstitution, dissolution, and mixing of chemotherapy drugs takes place within a special canopy called a laminar flow. This setup ensures the safe dissolution of the drugs for both patients and staff.

To manage the daily volume of chemotherapy at our center, we have two laminar flow machines.

Specially trained pharmacy assistant technicians carry out the procedures within the central chemotherapy dissolution unit. They always work under the supervision of a pharmacist, who also ensures the final product control.

FAQs

If you have any questions about your medication or how to take it, you can contact your doctor at our center or contact the pharmacy of the German Medical Institute.
Under no circumstances should you break the tablet or open the capsule. The capsules should be swallowed whole and not chewed. You may contact your healthcare practitioner to suggest another form of medication if available.
The chemotherapy you receive either orally or intravenously does not affect those around you. However, if your chemotherapy is taken orally, you should be careful that other people do not come into contact with your medicine (tablets). Particular care is needed with pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Some medicines must be stored in the refrigerator (CAUTION: OXI IN THE FRIGGING). Your pharmacist or doctor will tell you about these medicines. Other medicines are stored at room temperature (23-25°C) in a dry and shaded area. Do not store medicines in wet rooms (e.g., bathrooms) or in direct sunlight. They should also not be stored with food or in places where young children can easily access them.
You should contact your doctor and report these symptoms, who will tell you whether they are due to your medication or caused by something else.
At our center’s clinical pharmacy, we are equipped to dispense specialty medications from FTA prescriptions that are exclusively sourced from hospital pharmacies. However, please note that we cannot fill prescriptions, such as those prescribed by your personal doctor, for medications related to conditions like hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, and so on. For these types of prescriptions, you should visit local pharmacies in your neighbourhood that offer such services.

Director of Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist

Marina Markidou

Contact Details

PHONE

(+357) 25 208 000

EMAIL

clinical.pharmacy@gmi.com.cy

WORKING HOURS

Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 16:30

ADDRESS

1, Nikis Avenue,
4108, Agios Athanasios,
Limassol, Cyprus