BIRDEM General Hospital, one of Bangladesh’s leading medical institutions, has inaugurated its first outpatient medicine pharmacy under its own management. The initiative, launched on December 14 by Director General Professor Dr. Mirza Mahbubul Hasan, aims to provide patients with reliable and affordable medicines directly within the hospital premises. The hospital views this as a major step toward patient-friendly healthcare delivery.

According to hospital officials, more than 4,000 patients visit BIRDEM daily. Previously, the absence of an in-house pharmacy forced patients to purchase medicines from external vendors, often at higher prices and with uncertain quality. The new pharmacy is expected to reduce such difficulties by ensuring transparency, accountability, and strict quality control in medicine distribution.

Hospital authorities believe this initiative will enhance trust in BIRDEM’s healthcare services and strengthen its leadership in the national health sector. The move is also seen as a model for other hospitals seeking to improve patient access to safe and affordable medication.