Repeat Prescriptions-Only order what you need
Did you know large amounts of medicines are wasted in Cheshire and Merseyside each year? We need your help to reduce this.
Check what medicines you have at home before you order your repeat prescriptions. If you have enough, only request the medicines you need this time. You will still be able to order others again in future.
Here are some tips to help you only order what you need:
- Try keeping all medication in one place at home so you can see what you have left and what you need to reorder.
- For each prescription, take medication from one pill packet at a time so that you can keep a track of what you’ve taken and what you have left
- Make a note on your calendar two weeks before your prescription due date to go through your medication and see what is left. Being organised in this way means that if bank holidays or weekends are coming up, you will have planned enough for these dates too.
Ask to speak with one of our Clinical Pharmacy team if you have any questions about how to change your prescription request.
www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/helping-you-stay-well/reducing-medicines-waste-only-order-what-you-need/
