Medication / Medicine

Knowing what you are taking can mean the difference between good and poor health.

Managing what you take and when can feel complicated. Please read the following below. If there is just one tip that helps, it will be worth it.

• Always keep medicines in their original containers, with the pharmacy label

• If you have problems with getting into medicine packaging - talk to the pharmacist

• Check storage instructions and follow them

• Give old, expired or unwanted medicine back to the pharmacist. Don't pour them down the sink, or put in the bin

• If you're using inhalers ask your pharmacist or nurse to check you technique regularly

• Good technique gives the best results with fewest side effects.  Everyone's technique deteriorates over time.