The NCIS Oncology Pharmacy team specialises in medications used to treat cancer and blood disorders. Our oncology pharmacists work closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure treatments are prepared, prescribed and used safely and effectively.
Beyond medication management, our pharmacists provide counselling and support to help patients understand their treatment, manage side effects and get the most benefit from their medications. The team is also involved in clinical research and ongoing professional development to support continued advances in cancer care.
Our oncology pharmacy team prepares and dispenses cancer medications, including chemotherapy, targeted therapies and supportive treatments. Every medication is carefully reviewed and prepared according to strict safety and quality standards to support the best possible patient care.
Our pharmacists work closely with patients and caregivers to explain treatment plans, provide medication counselling and answer questions about side effects, drug interactions and the safe use of medicines. We also collaborate with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure medicines are used safely and effectively.
Beyond patient care, our team contributes to clinical research, professional education and training programmes that help advance cancer treatment and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.
The Pharmacy @ NCIS provides oncology-related services to both ambulatory patients receiving treatment at the Cancer Centre infusion centres and inpatients staying in the hospital. We support patients from diverse clinical disciplines, including but not limited to:
Chemotherapy medicines are prepared through a series of careful checks and safety procedures before treatment. This infographic provides an overview of how our pharmacy team prepares chemotherapy to ensure the right medication is prepared for each patient.
