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Pharmacy

In-Hospital Pharmacy Services

A Pharmacist is available onsite Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm. We are supported by offsite telepharmacy overnight, on weekends and stat holidays.

The pharmacy is responsible for overseeing the safe and effective drug distribution in the hospital, as well as being a source of drug information for health care professionals, patients and families. Pharmacy services also include consultation on physician request, medication monitoring, drug interaction checks and review of patient drug therapy.

The physicians and staff of LWHA request that patients bring all current medications to the hospital for Emergency Room visits, preoperative clinics and planned admissions. To provide the best possible medication care the health care team must know about all medications taken.  This includes drugs taken by prescription and medicines purchased over the counter. On occasion patients may have to supply their own medications such as birth control tablets, eye drops, nasal sprays, vitamins and herbal products.  For more information on Medication Reconciliation expand the section below.

What is medication reconciliation?

Medication Reconciliation is a process where hospital staff work with the patient and their family/caregiver to make sure that the patient is on the right medication and that they are taking the right dose at the right time.

Why should we reconcile patients’ medications?

Research suggests that 1 in 2 patients could be taking a medication incorrectly or not taking it at all or taking it with something else that could work against the medication. This can lead to other health problems for the patient if it is not found and fixed.

How do we reconcile medications?

The hospital staff need to get the most complete list of medications that the patient takes. Medications are not just the pills that the doctor has prescribed to you. The medications that staff will ask you about includes:

  • Prescription medications: as ordered by your doctor; the ones that you are currently or actively taking. This would include any injectables, such as insulin.
  • Over the counter medications: eg. Aspirin, Tylenol, allergy medication, cough medicine, and even creams or ointments.
  • Vitamins / Minerals: eg. Multivitamin, calcium, iron
  • Supplements: eg. omega-3, glucosamine, metamucil etc.
  • Eye drops / Ear drops / Nose drops or spray: eg. visine, polysporin drops
  • Inhalers
  • Patches
  • Medicated Creams or Medicated Ointments
  • Medication samples: these may have been provided to you by your family doctor or a specialist

What can you do to help?

Every time you come to the hospital please bring all of your medications with you. The list above outlines what is considered to be a ‘medication’. Bring your medications when you come to the hospital for an out-patient appointment with a doctor or other healthcare professional; a visit to the emergency department; or a scheduled admission to the in-patient area.
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With respiratory virus season upon us, we are implementing enhanced masking measures in clinical areas across the hospital. These steps are designed to protect our most vulnerable patients and help keep our frontline healthcare teams healthy throughout the season.


Here’s what you need to know:

 – Family caregivers and visitors are expected to mask in patient rooms.

 – Masks continue to be required for everyone entering the ED and in the ED waiting room.

 – Masks are highly recommended in all other outpatient areas.

 – Anyone with respiratory symptoms who cannot postpone their visit must wear a mask for their entire time in the hospital.


Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe.

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Emergency Department Closure

Wingham and District Hospital - Closed Saturday, February 16th, 2024

Please note that the Wingham District Hospital’s Emergency Department will be closed at the following times this weekend:

Wingham ED will be closed on Friday December 19, 2025 (today) from 2100 to 0700 (9pm-7am).

Patients experiencing a medical emergency are advised to call 911.
We regret the need to take this step and are working diligently to return to normal operations. 

We thank the community for their understanding.

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Temporary Relocation of Listowel Obstetrics

Please be advised that the Obstetrics department at Listowel Memorial Hospital has temporarily relocated to our first floor nursing department during ongoing construction. All obstetrical services remain fully operational, and our team continues to provide the same high level of care throughout this transition.

Please stop at the registration desk for directions and follow the signs.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.