New onsite pharmacy at St John of God Hospital

EXPERT pharmacy services are now available to patients and the broader Bendigo community after the opening of Slade Pharmacy at St John of God Bendigo Hospital.

SJOG Bendigo Hospital CEO Michael Hogan welcomed the partnership.

“We are pleased to welcome Slade Pharmacy to our hospital community,” he said.

“Their proven expertise in hospital pharmacy and personalised patient care will further strengthen the support we provide to patients and their families, both during their hospital stay and beyond.”

The new on-site pharmacy will aim to enhance care at the hospital, providing coordinated access to medications, personalised advice and support from experienced pharmacists.

“Expanding our services to Bendigo reflects our commitment to delivering quality, patient-centred care to regional communities,” said Slade Pharmacy CEO Russell Hill.

“We’re proud of our ongoing partnership with St John of God Hospitals nationally.

“This service at Slade Pharmacy Bendigo will again play a critical role in supporting both hospital patients and the wider community with our proven expert pharmacy services and personalised care.”

Slade Pharmacy will provide chemotherapy and compound medications, and began as a family business in 1965.

As part of Icon Group, Slade Pharmacy has more than 70 pharmacies across Australia and employs more than 1100 pharmacists, technicians and support staff.

“As we mark 60 years of Slade, we’re proud to continue growing our national network and extend our thanks to our dedicated team and our partners at St John of God Hospital Bendigo for making this local service possible,” said Mr Hill.