Department of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy / Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacy / Pharmacology at Avicenna Medical Complex, G-9/1, Islamabad, is dedicated to the study, research, and clinical application of drugs and therapeutics.

Our focus is on ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medications for patient care.

Scope of Care

• Clinical Pharmacology: Medication review, dosing guidance, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Pharmacy Services: Dispensing, drug counseling, and adherence support.
• Research & Development: Clinical trials, drug evaluation, and pharmacovigilance.
• Education & Training: Teaching rational drug use and pharmacotherapy principles to students and healthcare professionals.

Academic & Training Role

The department plays a critical role in educating undergraduate and postgraduate students in pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, drug interactions, and safe prescribing practices, along with hands-on exposure to clinical pharmacy.

Services & Programs

Clinical Services

• Medication Review & Optimization
• Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• Patient Counseling & Education

Research & Development

• Clinical Trials & Drug Evaluation
• Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics Studies
• Drug Formulation & Development
• Evidence-Based Practice Implementation

Education & Training

• Undergraduate Pharmacology Education
• Postgraduate Training in Clinical Pharmacy
• Rational Drug Use Workshops
• Continuing Professional Development for Staff

Pharmacy Services

Dispensing & Counseling: Safe dispensing of medications with patient education.

Medication Management: Review for drug interactions, dosage optimization, and adherence support.

Clinical Support: Collaboration with physicians to optimize therapy and minimize adverse effects.

Research & Academic Support

• Clinical Pharmacology Research
• Pharmacovigilance & Safety Monitoring
• Drug Information Services
• Student Training & Workshops

Safe & Effective Medication Use: Focus on optimizing therapy and minimizing risks.

Evidence-Based Practice: Integrating research findings into clinical decision-making.

Education & Innovation: Training future healthcare professionals in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy.