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How
May
I Access
the
Pharmacy?
Telephone: 847-677-8315
Toll Free: 800-279-2722
Fax: 847-677-8358
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
A Hospice Pharmacist is always on call for clinical
consultation and emergency orders.
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Our
Mission
Forum Hospice Pharmacy
formerly Kimball Pharmacy was established as part of a joint
venture with Forum Extended Care Service's, Forum Pharmacy. Our
mission is to enhance pharmaceutical care to the hospice patients
throughout the nine county area of Northern Illinois and Southern
Wisconsin.
The Hospice pharmacy
strives to serve our patients with the highest quality of care and
is available to you for collaboration and/or assistance to provide
the most efficacious therapy, while maximizing the patient's
quality of living. Your suggestions are always welcome to improve
our service.
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Services Other
Than Prescriptions
Clinical collaboration with
practitioners Including:
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Delivery Service
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Specialty Medication Compounding
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Intravenous Therapy & Pharmacokinetics
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Pain & Symptom Management
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Drug Information & Education
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Formulary Management
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Attendance at Interdisciplinary
Meetings
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FAQ
What types of
patients does The Hospice Pharmacy serve?
All patients facing the
end of life, enrolled in The Hospice program residing in their
private homes or in another setting, can be served by the pharmacy.
What medications are
provided by the Hospice?
Following Medicare
guidelines, all medications that are reasonable and necessary to
palliate the symptoms of the end-stage diagnosis are paid for by The
Hospice.
Does The Hospice
Pharmacy Use a Drug Formulary?
Yes. A Preferred Medication List has been selected through
collaboration with community and hospice physicians and clinical
staff. When a non-formulary medication is ordered, the prescriber is
contacted with a Formulary alternative via telephone or fax.
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