Our Mission

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.

Services Other Than Prescriptions

Clinical collaboration with practitioners Including:

• Delivery Service
• Specialty Medication Compounding
• Intravenous Therapy & Pharmacokinetics
• Pain & Symptom Management
• Drug Information & Education
• Formulary Management
• Attendance at Interdisciplinary Meetings

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 other settings, 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.

 

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 Pharmacist is always on call for clinical consultation and emergency orders.