Inpatient & Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmacists at Montefiore Einstein have redefined what safe, precise, and personalized medication looks like in the hospital setting. We were among the first in the nation to bring robotics into sterile compounding and to deploy automation at scale—always with expert pharmacists overseeing every dose. That means your treatments are not only precise, but also personalized to your unique needs, reducing risks and improving outcomes. We extend this commitment by turning real-world data into new standards for medication use, translating every insight into safer practices and smarter therapies for patients across our health system.

But we don’t stop at the hospital door. With our nationally recognized Transitional Care Excellence program, we support your recovery beyond discharge, so you leave with the right medicines, clear guidance, and seamless connections to follow-up care at home.

Our Inpatient Pharmacy teams are trusted partners to your physicians, nurses and care providers across all hospital campuses. Together, we use cutting-edge technology to manage all your medicine needs with precision:

• APOTECAchemo robotics: One of only 14 health systems in the nation using APOTECAchemo, preparing chemotherapy doses with unmatched accuracy.
• BD Pyxis automated delivery: Integrated with your health record to guarantee the right medication, every time.
• Baxter Exacta-Mix TPN: Preparing nutrition for our most fragile patients—including newborns—with microliter precision.
• BD Alaris Smart Pumps: Industry-leading safety.

Our pharmacists do more than dispense. They know your health history, align with your full care plan, and make sure treatments are perfectly matched to your unique needs.

Our inpatient pharmacy services cover every Montefiore Einstein hospital and emergency facility. No matter where you are admitted, you’re backed by a connected system of pharmacy leaders delivering evidence-based care.

Our clinical pharmacy specialists are key partners in your care team, at the bedside, in outpatient clinics, and during transitions of care. Each is residency-trained, board-certified, and focused on one thing: making sure every medicine decision improves your health and quality of life.

Our Clinical Pharmacy teams deliver a comprehensive range of services that support both patients and providers:

• Medication optimization: Your pharmacists use advanced technology, proven medical guidelines, and real-time health data to create treatment plans that fit your unique needs, health history, and lifestyle. From cancer treatments to organ transplant medications, your therapy reflects the latest medical breakthroughs. Our Epic Willow system works with clinical decision support technology and data from millions of patient experiences to help ensure every prescription decision combines cutting-edge science with personalized care.
• Patient education: Our pharmacists break down complex medication instructions into clear, easy-to-understand guidance. They explain what to expect from side effects and drug interactions, then stay available as active partners in your care through our 24/7 pharmacist support line. This hands-on approach helps you feel confident and prepared throughout your treatment, with education that adapts as your health needs change.
• Therapy monitoring: Your care team watches how you respond to treatments using continuous monitoring, smart safety technology, and real-time connections between lab results and your medical records. Our data platform tracks information from over 30 million medication experiences to help pharmacists spot potential issues and improve outcomes right away. This proactive approach lets us adjust your treatments in real time, making them more effective while reducing risks at every step of your care.

Our Clinical Pharmacy specialists provide board-certified expertise across a comprehensive range of disciplines, including:

• Cardiology: optimizing heart therapies and anticoagulant protocols
• Critical care: guiding advanced intensive care unit (ICU) medication regimens
• Family medicine: supporting comprehensive medication management
• Infectious diseases: leading our nationally recognized Antibiotic Stewardship Programs
• Internal Medicine: providing comprehensive medication therapy optimization
• Neonatology: dosing medications safely for our youngest patients
• Oncology: managing chemotherapy while minimizing side effects
• Pediatrics: adjusting therapies for growing children
• Perioperative care: designing safe and effective surgical medication protocols
• Transitions of care: ensuring safe and accurate continuation of care from hospital to home within 30 days
• Transplantation: overseeing complex immunosuppressive therapies

Our role doesn’t end at discharge. Through our award-winning Transitional Care Excellence Program, your recovery continues seamlessly at home or in your next care setting. From bedside consultations to ensuring you get medicines on time, we help you move from hospital to home with confidence—supporting recovery and reducing 30-day readmissions.

Our unique care model includes complete inpatient assessment, follow-up phone calls, and hospital discharge throughout this important transition period. During these critical moments, our team provides tailored medication care plans to reach your treatment goals with specialized focus on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome and chronic respiratory diseases.

Our national leadership in medication optimization and pharmacoequity has been recognized by:

• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Foundation Award
• Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists (NYSCHP) Research and Education Foundation