Pharmacy

​The Care You Need, Close to Home.

Mount Desert Island Hospital’s Pharmacy department provides pharmaceuticals to all MDI inpatient and outpatient departments as well as our nine health centers and the Mount Desert Island High School health clinic.

Staffed with a full-time, licensed pharmacist and three pharmacy techs, the pharmacy operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week, with coverage support provided by contracted services.

Medication safety is a main focus of the pharmacy at MDI Hospital. All medications are reviewed for appropriate dosage, allergies, and drug interaction. Medication dispensing cabinets, patient software, and barcode scanning at the bedside help ensure the safe and effective delivery of drugs. Medication compounds, such as IV solutions and chemotherapy, are prepared by our pharmacist in a safe, sterile environment.

The pharmacy is also actively involved in many multidisciplinary Hospital committees that review medication dispensing policies and procedures and ensure the safe, effective delivery of medications.