Back in the year 2001, the concept of a consolidated pharmacy incorporating pharmaceutical and non- pharmaceutical items (especially surgical equipments) was rather alien in the Mt. Kenya region. Patients requiring surgical accessories were mainly being referred to facilities in Nairobi.

The Hospital pharmacy was established amid this scenario with a broad vision of becoming a National reference Pharmacy providing a broad range of quality pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products at an affordable cost.

Over the years, the Outspan Hospital Pharmacy Department has expanded and is currently manned by a team of six qualified staff members. This team was chosen via a rigorous recruitment process to ensure we got a team which shared in our vision. This team is required to continually develop itself professionally through attendance of professional seminars & workshops.

At the Outspan Hospital Pharmacy, we believe that our client’s needs come first. We have made efforts to ensure that all the requisite products are adequately stocked. This is done in accordance with the current recommendations and approved practices from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

During procurement, the quality is assessed in relation to the performance of the medicine by comparing the label claim, the reputation and legality of the manufacturer, the packaging of the drug, the performance of the drug in relation to an alternative preparation and the comparative cost.

These drugs are sourced from over fifty companies registered by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya.

Our stocks comprise of among other items, surgical and theater items, inject able antibiotics, all vaccines, insulin, antineoplastics, disposable operating theater items, minor theater equipment, electrodes, thermometers, ambu bags, BP machines, stethoscopes, sutures, catgut, orthopedics, suction tubes, traction kits, screws, plates (implants) urine, colostomy and urostomy bags, catheters, crutches and arm slings.

The Department gives round the clock services.

We have also been partnering with the Government in the implementation of some of its programs like the provision of free T.B. and HIV drugs.