Medication Reviews
What is medication management?
Medication management is patient-focused care that encourages adherence to medication routine through medicine packaging according to the time doses need to be administered. Organising doses in small, individual packs such as sachets or blister packs helps carers and patients remember to administer medications. Dose Administration Aids assist in visually tracking medication uptake as the patient can clearly see when doses must be taken or if they have been missed. Medication management also involves any other support that may be needed to assist the patient’s optimal uptake of medication such as reminder notifications.
Benefits of medication management
- Better health outcomes for patients especially seniors
- Reduced chances of missed doses and/or incorrect doses
- Decreased risk of health complications arising from administering doses at the wrong time
- Making managing health of a loved one stress-free
- Improved adherence with simplified packaging
Are you or a family member forgetting to take your medication?
Managing multiple doses of medications and vitamins daily, either for yourself or a loved one is not an easy task. Think about the several occasions you missed a dose because you forgot in the hustle of routine life. If your loved one is an ageing senior, they often tend to unintentionally skip doses due to several difficulties pertaining to managing multiple medications.
Common issues faced by seniors when managing multiple medications
- Multiple prescription medications and vitamins
- High dose frequency
- Difficulty in following instructions due to cognitive impairment
- Lack of care providers or social support
- High medication costs
- Difficulty with packaging
- Multiple prescribers
Managing multiple medications made easy
We understand with a busy routine taking multiple medications can be overwhelming. At TerryWhite Chemmart we offer a medication packing service to take the worry out of managing your medication.
Looking for a way to organise your medication?
Each dose is packed in an easy to use, easy to follow calendar style see-through pack.
Take the right medication at the right time. Packs are labelled with your details including medication type, quantity and dose times.
Real Talk
Your meds made easy
We understand that taking multiple medications can be overwhelming, so let us do the packing for you. At TerryWhite Chemmart we offer a personalised packing service to take the worry out of medication management.
Pharmacist Matt Boulter explains how simple, safe and convenient it is to use a packing service for your medications or vitamins:
- It’s Simple – Have your medications or vitamins packed into individual doses and kept ready for collection on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedule.
- It’s Safe – Medications are securely packed and personally labelled to ensure you take the right dose at the right time, avoiding the risk of missed doses or overdoses.
- It’s Convenient – Small, discreet and easy to use, packed medication is perfect to take away on holidays.
*Participating pharmacies only. Service fees and eligibility criteria may apply.
Speak to your local TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist today about our medication packing service.
Available in sachets* and blister packs*.
Top tips for managing medication while travelling
Managing medication while travelling requires more attention and planning than just making sure you have packed enough for the trip. One of the most important factors to consider are time zones you will be travelling through and plan your doses accordingly. Weather conditions can affect the composition of medications and it is worth finding out beforehand if you need to make special arrangements for storage.
Before travelling, consult with your doctor any diets that may have an unfavourable impact on your regular medications. While travelling to new places, you may not always have control over what is available to eat. If you are required to take medication with meals, speak to your doctor about snack options to pack for the trip.
Managing medication at home
Here are some tips to simplify medication management at home
Understand suitability to diet
Some medications need to be taken with certain foods or must be avoided with particular food groups. It is best practice to understand how your diet can affect the effectiveness of your medications.
Missed doses
Remember to speak to your doctor about what must be done in the event of you or your loved one missing a dose. Some medicines have serious implications of missed or incorrect doses.
Medication packs
Speak to your local TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist about packing medicines in individual doses. This will eliminate difficulty in remembering medicine schedules for yourself and a loved one.
Establish a schedule
Set up a regular schedule for administering doses and stick to it. It is ideal to work it daily routine e.g. after the morning walk. It may be helpful to set an alarm to get started, until the routine has been formed.
At TerryWhite Chemmart we are committed to looking after your health and help you make the most of your time. Download our TerryWhite Chemmart Health App and never have to worry about queues as you order and refill your scripts anytime, anywhere.