{"id":17962,"date":"2026-08-25T15:14:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/?post_type=centre&#038;p=17962"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:58:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T01:58:56","slug":"community-pharmacy","status":"publish","type":"centre","link":"https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/en\/centre\/community-pharmacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Pharmacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Introduction<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:#F5FCFC !important;'><div class='general_content_block_scv'><p>Located at the HKBH East Kowloon Medical Centre (EKMC), the HKBH East Kowloon Community Pharmacy is dedicated to providing professional, convenient and affordable pharmaceutical services to the community. Managed by registered pharmacists, the Pharmacy plays the role of a \u201cCommunity Health Guardian\u201d, safeguarding medication safety and supporting health management for the public.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Our Services<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:#F5FCFC !important;'><div class='general_content_block_scv'><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dispensing according to doctors\u2019 prescriptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8211; Dispensing of medications according to valid prescriptions from registered doctors in Hong Kong, including the prescriptions of Self-Financed Items from the Hospital Authority, and provide medication counselling to patients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Management of mild ailments and dispensing of over-the-counter (OTC) medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8211; Pharmacists can dispense OTC medications (such as those for the common cold and flu, gastrointestinal discomfort, allergies, painkillers, etc.) for minor ailments and provide guidance on medication use.<br \/>\n&#8211; Based on the patient&#8217;s condition and needs, pharmacists will determine the dosage and quantity of the medication to be dispensed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General medication consultation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8211; Pharmacists can advise the general public on common problems on medication use, such as side effects, drug interactions, and administration methods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Key Features<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:#F5FCFC !important;'><div class='general_content_block_scv'><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Managed by Registered Pharmacists<br \/>\nProfessional advices on medication use to ensure medication safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Affordable Medicines<br \/>\nCost-effective choices to relieve financial burdens on medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Holistic Support<br \/>\nProvision of seamless support of Hong Kong Baptist Hospital and HKBH East Kowloon Medical Centre in the aspect of pharmacy services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Health Education<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:'><div class='bh_member_list'><div class='inner_wrapper'><div class='center_item afclr promotion_item'><a href='https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/en\/%e7%a4%be%e5%8d%80%e8%97%a5%e6%88%bf\/'><div class='center_thumb_cir' style='background-image:url(\"https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/202608_CP.png\")'><img src='https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/202608_CP.png'\/><\/div><div class='center_info_row tt_meta'>2026\/08\/28 <\/div><div class='center_info_row tt_title'>Community Pharmacy<\/div><div class='center_info_row tt_excerpt'><\/div><div class='center_info_row tt_more'>Read More <i class='fa-solid fa-angle-right fa-cur-cirr'><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Service Hours and Contact<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_wcon'><h2>Service Hours<\/h2><div class='general_content_block_table'><table class='cont_timetable tablepress'><tbody class='row-hover'><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_wcon'><h2>Contact<\/h2><div class='general_content_block_table'><table class='cont_timetable tablepress'><tbody class='row-hover'><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Service Environment<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:#F5FCFC !important;'><div class='general_content_block_scv'><p>[vc_gallery interval=&#8221;5&#8243; 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