DLA News Archive

Tag: Pharmacy

Nov. 15, 2017

Air Force pharmacists support deployed missions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Medical Service website — When most people think of pharmacists, they imagine a local drug store or the pharmacy counter at their military treatment facility. Those are common locations to encounter pharmacists, but many people might not know that Air Force pharmacists also provide critical deployed medical support, offering their medication expertise in deployed theaters around the world.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Bishop, 86th Medical Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of clinical maintenance, checks the settings for a nitrogen generator on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2017. The 86th MDSS recently purchased the generator to replace using tanks that required refilling and two Airmen to safely operate, saving the Air Force man hours and approximately $7,000 a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)

Sept. 8, 2017

86 MDSS keeps an eye on Ramstein medicine

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Ramstein Air Base website — When an Airman or dependent goes to the doctor, picks up a prescription at the pharmacy, or attends a self-aid buddy care course, they may not think about where the medication, supplies, and equipment come from to make all those things possible.

Jessica Gaines, 341st Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, fills a prescription using an automated drug dispensing cabinet Aug. 14, 2017, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

Aug. 22, 2017

Malmstrom pharmacy receives renovations

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Malmstrom Air Force Base website — The base pharmacy received updates to its technology and layout in January and July to increase its efficiency and capabilities in serving Airmen and their families.