When will I receive my medication?
Prescriptions and delivery orders are processed and prepared for delivery within 3-5 business days.
Current Visitation Risk Level is GREEN. Regular visitation hours have resumed
Do I need to register to have my medication delivered?
You do not need to register to have medication delivered. The information needed to deliver the medication will be taken at the time the delivery order is being processed.
How can I pay for the delivery?
The Barbados Postal Service offers three (3) payment options: At the post office of your choice At the time of delivery using your debit card At the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Hopscotch Delivery accepts cash at the time of delivery.
Is the delivery free?
Delivery of medications is not free. Please be advised both Hopscotch and the Postal Service will accept payment on delivery. Each provider specifies the cost for delivery which is set at $10 or $16 depending on the size of the…
Who delivers the medication?
The Hospital has two providers: The Barbados Postal Service Hopscotch Delivery
What is the process to have my medication delivered?
Orders for repeat medication can be placed via: Telephone, specifically the Delivery Hotline. The hours of operation for the Hotline (536-4804) are Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The Hospital’s website. Visit the website at www.qehconnect.com/pharmacy to…
What is the Medication Delivery Service?
The Pharmacy Department was mandated to provide a medication delivery service for clients who currently fill their prescriptions at the Hospital. While this service was not offered before and served to reduce/mitigate community spread of the novel coronavirus, The Queen…
What should I do after donating blood; are there any restrictions I need to be aware of?
You need to increase your fluid intake for 24 to 48 hours after donation. Avoid strenuous physical exercise and activities or heavy lifting until the following day. There must also be no smoking or intake of alcohol for at least…
What is the blood donation process?
The blood donation process can be broken down into three steps: Registration When you arrive at the National Blood Collecting Centre, a blood-collecting technician will ask you some confidential questions about your health and lifestyle. The information obtained will be…
What should I do before donating blood?
You must have a meal (a sandwich or a cooked meal) and plenty of fluids within an hour prior to donation. Never attempt to donate blood on an empty stomach.