St. Jude Hospital

MEDICINES:

All medicines donated should be based on expressed needs articulated and requested by the management of St. Jude Hospital.  

The presentation, strength and formulation of donated drugs should, as much as possible, be similar to those drugs commonly used at St. Jude Hospital.  

Donations of medicines must be sent with the prior knowledge and consent of the management of St. Jude Hospital.
 

All donated drugs should be obtained from a reliable source and comply with quality standards in both the donor country and St. Lucia.  

No drugs should be donated that have been issued to patients and then returned to a pharmacy or elsewhere.
 

After arrival in St. Lucia, all drugs should have a remaining shelf-life of at least one year. An exception may be made provided that: the Hospital Pharmacist acknowledges that (s) he is aware of the shelf-life; and that the quantity and the remaining shelf–life allow for proper administration prior to expiration. In all cases, it is important that the date of arrival and expiry dates of the drugs be communicated to St. Jude Hospital well in advance.

All medicines must be labeled in English and easily understood by hospital personnel. The label on each individual container should at least contain the International Nonproprietary Name (INN) or generic name, dosage form, strength, batch number, name of manufacturer, quantity in container, storage conditions and expiry date (where applicable).

All medicines donated should be packed in accordance with international shipping regulations and be accompanied by a detailed packing list which specifies the contents of each numbered carton by INN, dosage form, quantity, batch number, expiry date, volume, weight and any special storage conditions. Drugs should not be mixed with other supplies in the same carton
 

The value of medicines donated or an estimate must be provided for Customs clearance. A comprehensive packing list must be submitted. Costs of international and local transport, warehousing, port clearance and appropriate storage and handling should be paid by the donor agency, unless specially agreed by the management of St. Jude Hospital in advance.