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Hospital Pharmacy
The right medicine, at the right dose, at an affordable price.
The hospital pharmacy selects, purchases, stores and dispenses the medicines and medical supplies used at YGOPH. By buying through approved channels and controlling storage conditions, it guarantees the quality of every medicine and protects patients from counterfeit products.
Patients leaving a consultation, the emergency department or a ward can obtain their prescriptions on site, at prices set to remain affordable. The pharmacy also manages antiretroviral medicines for the HIV care centre.
What we offer
- Dispensing
- Essential medicines
- Surgical supplies
- ARV pharmacy
- Cold chain
- Pharmacovigilance
Dispensing. Prescriptions for outpatients and inpatients, with advice on how to take your medicines.
Essential medicines. A list of essential medicines selected by the hospital’s drug committee.
Surgical supplies. Kits and consumables for deliveries, caesareans and surgery.
ARV pharmacy. Antiretroviral treatment for people living with HIV.
Cold chain. Controlled storage of vaccines and temperature-sensitive medicines.
Pharmacovigilance. Monitoring and reporting of side effects and quality problems.
Using your medicines safely
Our pharmacists and pharmacy staff take time to explain how to use each medicine.
- Take your medicines exactly as prescribed, even if you feel better
- Complete the full course of antibiotics and antimalarials
- Tell the pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Keep medicines out of reach of children
- Never buy medicines from street vendors: they may be fake or dangerous
Drug committee
A hospital committee of doctors and pharmacists regularly reviews the list of medicines available at YGOPH, based on national guidelines, effectiveness, safety and cost. This helps ensure that the medicines our patients need are available when they need them.
Who leads the service
- Dr TABE Kelvin Ayuk – Pharmacist, Chief of Service
- AJU Rita Ameh – Head Nurse, Pharmacy
Practical information
Hours. The hospital pharmacy serves outpatients during the day, with an on-call service for emergencies and inpatients.
How it works. Present your prescription, pay at the payment window, then collect your medicines with the receipt.
Ask us. If you have questions about your treatment, ask to speak to a pharmacist.
HIV treatment. ARV medicines are dispensed confidentially to patients followed at the HIV care centre.
Opening hours
- Outpatient pharmacy: Mon – Fri, 07:30 – 15:30
- On-call pharmacy: 24 hours, 7 days
Specialists in Hospital Pharmacy
Dr ESSONO Marie Florence
PharmacistDr TABE Kelvin AYUK
Pharmacist – Chief of ServiceDr TSOBNA DONGMO Linda
PharmacistFrequently asked questions
Yes, subject to availability. Present your prescription at the pharmacy.
The pharmacy mainly stocks quality-assured generic medicines, which are as effective as brand-name products and more affordable.
The pharmacist will suggest an equivalent medicine or tell you where you can obtain it.
For safety reasons, medicines that have left the pharmacy cannot be returned.
Ask a question about Hospital Pharmacy
Our team replies on working days. For an emergency, do not write: call (+237) 670 607 278 or come directly to the hospital.