Pharmacy - Down East Community Hospital
Pharmacy • Machias, ME • Since 1964
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Down East Community Hospital (DECH) in Machias, Maine, is a nonprofit, 25-bed hospital founded in 1964. It offers specialty services not commonly found in small hospitals, including Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Surgical Podiatry, and Pain Management, along with robust family practice clinics in Machias, East Machias, Milbridge, and Jonesport. The hospital emphasizes quality, patient safety, and satisfaction. DECH operates with about 62 employees and annual revenue around $31.1 million. Key numbers: headquarters in Machias; primary contact via 207-255-3356. Pharmacy operations are overseen by a Director of Pharmacy as part of DECH’s clinical operations.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does the Pharmacy provide?
Pharmacy services for the in-patient department; pharmacist available to answer medication questions; visit with the pharmacist upon nurse request.
What should I bring to the hospital regarding medications?
Bring a list of all current medications and dosages, including OTC medicines and natural remedies.
What services does the pharmacy provide for in-patients at Down East Community Hospital?
The Pharmacy services the in-patient department at Down East Community Hospital.
Can patients speak with a pharmacist about medications during their stay or after hours?
Our pharmacist is available to answer patient questions concerning medications at any time. Please speak with your nurse if you wish to have a visit with the pharmacist.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 3.1 out of 5 stars (89 reviews)
Patients praise
- Patients have reported positive experiences with hospital staff, including surgical teams and nurses.
- The hospital provides integrated pharmacy support for inpatient and outpatient infusion services.
Common complaints
- Recent reports involve DEA investigations into separate local pharmacies in the area, which should not be confused with the hospital-run pharmacy service.
"A Special thank you to all the staff at Down East Community hospital. My surgery was about a year ago... Everyone went above and beyond!"
- Birdeye/Google ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- February 2026 - Down East Community Hospital - Feb 6, 2026
- December 2025 - Down East Community Hospital - Dec 12, 2025
- Machias pharmacy fined $5K for operating without supervision - Mar 23, 2026
- DEA agents search 2 Down East pharmacies - Feb 19, 2026
- September 2025 - Down East Community Hospital - Sep 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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