Medication Management for Someone With Dementia: A Practical Guide for Carers
Managing medicines can become more difficult when someone has dementia. They may forget a dose, take a dose twice, have difficulty following instructions or…
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Managing medicines can become more difficult when someone has dementia. They may forget a dose, take a dose twice, have difficulty following instructions or…
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Your GP sent your prescription electronically, but what does that actually mean in practice? The NHS Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) means your eligible prescription…
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In England, there’s an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) that can be used by those who have regular NHS prescriptions and need to pay…
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Taking medicine is not only about having the right prescription. It is also about taking the right medicine, at the right dose, at the…
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Polypharmacy is when multiple medicines are used at the same time. Usually five or more regular medicines. These medicines may be prescribed drugs, over-the-counter…
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Medically Reviewed By: Purvi Chirag Shah, Superintendent Pharmacist (GPhC Number: 2080242) Last Reviewed: July 2026 | Next Review: July 2027 Most tablets and capsules…
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Changing your NHS nominated pharmacy is usually quick and straightforward. Whether you’ve moved home, found a pharmacy that’s more convenient, want home delivery, or…
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Medically Reviewed By: Purvi Chirag Shah, Superintendent Pharmacist (GPhC Number: 2080242) Last Reviewed: July 2026 | Next Review: July 2027 Taking medication correctly is…
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Medically Reviewed By: Purvi Chirag Shah, Superintendent Pharmacist (GPhC Number: 2080242) Last Reviewed: July 2026 | Next Review: July 2027 Helping an elderly parent…
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If you take several medicines each day, you probably know how easy it is to miss a dose, take tablets at the wrong time,…
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