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Prescriptions - follow the advice, use it right

It’s important to take prescription medicines as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Follow the advice you are given, and use your medication correctly. This advice is also important to remember if you are a carer responsible for managing someone else’s medications.

Managing your prescription medicines

Even if you are not experiencing symptoms, but have been prescribed long-term medications, you should follow the professional advice you’ve been given.

That means:

  • taking the right dose at the right time
  • taking only the medicines prescribed for you
  • ordering only the medicines you need and use

This is especially important if you have a long-term condition – like asthma, diabetes or high blood pressure.

Ensuring you take the right approach to managing your medicines today could make a real difference to your health tomorrow.

Follow the advice, use it right.

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