Pediatric Services
On-site pharmacy services designed to meet the medication needs of kids — not just small adults.
We do more than simply provide medicine for your child. We create safe, effective, coordinated medication therapy for every child in our care.
Our pharmacists have Doctor of Pharmacy degrees and extensive experience in medication therapy for newborns, children, and adolescents. Children's bodies react to medicine differently than adults in that their bodies may:
- may need less medicine
- break down medicine differently
- use medicine at a different rate
- react differently to the effects of medicine
A team approach
Our pharmacists work with the family and a PHS team of nurses, dietitians, respiratory therapists, social workers, and educators. This team approach assures each child receives hospital-quality care at home.
Our pharmacy services include:
- Anti-Infective therapy
Treatment to eliminate infection - Hydration therapy
Treatment to increase the amount of fluid in the body - Chemotherapy and symptom management
Medicines to treat cancer and the side effects of cancer treatment - IVIG and SQIG Immunoglobulin
Treatment given through a vein (IVIG) or under the skin (SQIG) to improve the way the immune system works - Corticosteroids
Medicines to reduce inflammation or swelling - Total parenteral nutrition
Treatment that gives nutrition through a catheter in a vein - IV enzyme replacement therapy
Medicine to replace or supplement enzymes - Inotropic infusion therapy
Medicine to improve the action of the heart - IV catheter care supplies and flushing solution
Medicines and dressings to keep a catheter open and clean - Post-transplant medications and monitoring
Treatment and supervision given after an organ, bone marrow or stem cell transplant - Aerosolized medicines
Medicine in the form of a fine mist that is inhaled using a nebulizer machine - Low molecular weight Heparin
Medicine for blood clots or clotting disorders - EPOGEN® PROCRIT® ARANESP®
Medicines to help the body make red blood cells - G-CSF
Medicine to help the body make white blood cells - Monoclonal antibody therapy
Medicine to improve the way the immune system works - Pharmacokinetics
Monitoring medication levels - Chelation Therapy
For iron overload
Help is here for you 24 hours a day
Our pharmacists prepare all medicines in specialized sterile rooms. You can talk with a pharmacist about your child’s treatment and how a medication works in your child’s body 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Call 800-225-7477 for assistance.
Additional Information
- Tips for parents bringing home a special needs child
- Medical conditions that often require infusion therapy and pharmacy services
Our clients say:
"From receptionists to nurses and pharmacy, everyone is courteous, respectful, friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for the consistently wonderful care."
Ashley S.
PHS pharmacy services prepare your child’s medicine and answer your questions – all day, every day.
