OLVG Pharmacy

OLVG Pharmacy, located at OLVG, East location on Oosterpark 9, Amsterdam, provides a vital service to the community with extended hours that cater to various needs. The pharmacy offers full services during the week from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM, on Saturdays and public holidays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, ensuring patients can access their medications and consultation services at convenient times.

At OLVG Pharmacy, patients first register at the Patient Service Point in the central hall. This is the place to address all non-medical questions. The pharmacy staff takes special care in discussing new medications with patients, providing printed information for home review, and giving detailed instructions for use in a private setting. They emphasise the importance of bringing a Current Medication Overview, critical for checking drug interactions. If a patient doesn’t have this overview, the pharmacy staff will contact the patient’s regular pharmacy or GP to ensure safety.

In the evenings and on weekends, OLVG Pharmacy operates as a service pharmacy open for urgent needs only. During these times, the service rate for prescription medicines is 17.21 euros per prescription line, not including the cost and a 9% VAT. The pharmacy’s approach to emergency care is thorough but does incur additional costs: 22.68 euros per prescription plus the cost of the medicine and VAT. These rates reflect the higher personnel costs associated with after-hours service.

OLVG Pharmacy also offers a home delivery service for those in the Amsterdam region who cannot pick up their medications. They encourage environmentally responsible disposal of expired or unused medications by accepting them back for proper destruction, helping prevent pollution and water contamination.

This comprehensive approach to pharmacy services at OLVG ensures patient convenience and safety and promotes a healthier environment through responsible practices.