Maui Health and Mauliola Pharmacy are working together to provide bedside prescription delivery services for patients being discharged from Maui Memorial Medical Center.

According to Maui Health, the partnership has led to two new programs — Meds to ER and Meds to Beds — that are designed to make the transition from hospital to home easier, safer and more convenient for patients.

Meds to ER provides discharge medications directly to patients leaving the Emergency Department, including after hours when community pharmacies may be closed.

Meds to Beds delivers prescriptions to inpatient rooms before patients are discharged, allowing them to leave the hospital with medications in hand.

Maui Health said both programs include bedside medication counseling provided by Mauliola Pharmacy pharmacists to help patients understand how and when to take their medications.

The service is provided at no additional charge beyond normal prescription copays or medication costs, if applicable, and is available to patients covered by most insurance plans.

“This partnership creates value for our patients in a thoughtful and deliberate way,” Interim CEO of Maui Health Wade Ebersole said in a news release. “We want our patients to leave the hospital with the medication that they need so they can focus on healing and recovery. We are proud to work alongside Mauliola Pharmacy to better serve our community.”

Studies have shown that difficulty obtaining medications after discharge can contribute to medication non-adherence and increase the risk of readmission. By providing medications before patients leave the hospital, the program’s aim is for better health outcomes.

“Mauliola Pharmacy was built on the belief that a pharmacy can be so much more than a place to fill prescriptions — it can be a true partner in community health,” said Cory Lehano, PharmD, CDCES, Owner and CEO of Mauliola Pharmacy. “This partnership with Maui Health is a reflection of that commitment. Our goal is to make medications more accessible while ensuring patients receive the education and support they need to stay healthy, especially after being in the hospital.”

For more information, visit Maui Health at mauihealth.org.