Makkah Maternity Hospital: 172,000 prescriptions dispensed in 2025
The Pharmacy Department at the Maternity and Children's Hospital in Makkah , one of the main components of the Makkah Health Cluster , achieved a qualitative leap in the level of services provided to beneficiaries during 2025. Official statistics revealed that a total of 172,296 prescriptions , in a step that reflects the high readiness and growing operational capacity of the health system in the Holy City.
Details of operational performance and service distribution
The detailed data released by the health cluster revealed a precise distribution of pharmaceutical services, highlighting the comprehensive care provided for various medical conditions. The central pharmacy and the intravenous solutions pharmacy , dispensing 101,736 prescriptions, reflecting the volume of complex and critical medical procedures handled by the hospital. Meanwhile, the emergency pharmacy 37,800 prescriptions, underscoring the rapid response to urgent cases, and the outpatient pharmacy dispensed 28,620 prescriptions to patients.
Digital transformation and facilitating the patient journey
In line with digital transformation , the achievement was not limited to numbers alone, but also included improvements in operational mechanisms. Self-service dispensing machines were activated in inpatient wards to reduce waiting times, and 4,140 prescriptions were dispensed through the advanced "Raqeeb" electronic system. Additionally, 7,950 patients benefited from the medication mail , a vital logistical service that delivers medications to patients' homes, thus contributing to reducing congestion within hospital corridors and improving patient comfort, especially for those with chronic illnesses.
Drug safety standards and quality of care
The healthcare sector in the Kingdom prioritizes patient safety, as demonstrated by the role of the pharmacy staff at the Maternity and Children's Hospital. Pharmacists were able to identify and correct over 1,620 medication-related issues before the medications reached patients. This proactive intervention aligns with internationally recognized medication safety protocols, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications and minimizing the likelihood of adverse effects or serious drug interactions.
Medical education and keeping pace with Vision 2030
In terms of professional and academic development, 2025 saw the renewal of accreditation Clinical Pharmacy Residency Program . This step is a cornerstone of the strategy to localize healthcare professions and enhance the efficiency of Saudi healthcare practitioners. This integrated medical initiative in Makkah aligns with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, which aims to facilitate access to healthcare services, improve their quality, and strengthen prevention against health risks, particularly in a holy city that receives millions of visitors and pilgrims annually, thus requiring a highly flexible and efficient healthcare system.
