Top Tips to help you get the best from your Prescription Medicines

Check the label on your medicine before taking it to make sure that it is for the correct person — you.
Read and save any written information that comes with the medicine. If there’s anything you don’t understand, please ask the pharmacy team.
Take the medicine according to the schedule on the label. Its important that added instructions such as before or after food are followed too.
Don’t take more or less than the prescribed amount of any medicine. Use a proper 5ml spoon or measure for liquid medicines
If swallowing tablets is difficult, ask us whether there is a liquid form of the medicine or whether you could crush your tablets. However, do NOT break, crush, or chew tablets without asking a pharmacist first.
Get into the habit of checking the expiry dates on your medicine bottles, and don’t use beyond that date.
Try to set and follow a routine for taking your medicines, it makes remembering much easier.
Store in a cool dry place – bathroom or some kitchen cupboards are not ideal due to condensation and heat
Disposal – take any unwanted medicines back to your pharmacy for safe destruction
Ordering more – remember to order in plenty of time especially allowing for bank holidays and weekends

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