‘LGH model pharmacy to provide free-of-cost medicines to patients’

In line with the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, a state-of-the-art Model Pharmacy has been established at Outdoor Department, Lahore General Hospital (LGH) to ensure the provision of high-quality, free medicines to patients without any discrimination.

This facility was formally inaugurated by Principal Ameer Uddin Medical College (AMC) Prof Dr Al-Fareed Zafar. During the ceremony, he appreciated the efforts of MS LGH Prof Dr Faryad Hussain and his team for this initiative. Director OPD Dr Adnan Masood, Chief Pharmacist Ameer Shahid, Dr Abdul Aziz and other health professionals were present on this occasion.

Prof Dr Al-Fareed Zafar stated that patients can get quality medicines free-of-cost from the Pharmacy between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM which will significantly reduce their difficulties and waiting time. MS Dr Faryad Hussain briefed the Principal and informed that seven separate counters have been established at the Pharmacy for the convenience of different patient groups, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities, male and female patients and government employees.

Dr Al-Fareed Zafar emphasised that medicines supplied by the government are a trust from the Punjab government and instructed that a complete record of their distribution must be maintained, properly. He also directed the chief pharmacist to ensure daily communication with doctors in Emergency, Indoor and Outdoor Departments regarding the available stock of medicines to facilitate accurate prescriptions.

Dr Faryad Hussain shared that over 3,000 patients visit the Outdoor Department daily where senior doctors provide consultations free-of-charge. He added that the Pharmacy’s 12-hour operational schedule will prevent inconvenience in medicine access and highlighted that this is the only hospital where seven counters have been established in the outpatient pharmacy, making it a commendable achievement.