New Medicine Service in Doncaster
The New Medicine Service in Doncaster is a free NHS service that provides support for people with long-term conditions newly prescribed a medicine to help improve medicines adherence; it is initially focused on particular patient groups and conditions.
The aim of this service is to improve patient adherence to treatment and subsequently reduce medicine wastage. Also, to reduce hospital admissions from adverse drug reaction by identifying them in the early stages of the treatment. During your consultations with the pharmacist, you will be advised on lifestyle interventions that will help with the management of your conditions.
When you are started on a new medicine for Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant therapy, Asthma/COPD, Hypertension or Diabetes, you might be eligible for the New Medicine Service. A member of our team will offer you this service. We will also ask for your written consent to participate in the service. One of our pharmacists will provide you with some general information about your new medication and the service. The pharmacist will arrange with you a phone or face-to-face follow-up consultation in 2 weeks time. Will answer any questions you may have and make sure you are comfortable with your new medications.
During your follow-up consultation, the pharmacists will ask you about how you got on with your medication, explore any issues you might have encountered and provided relevant advice and support. The pharmacist will arrange a final consultation in 1-2 weeks time to ensure that you full understand your new treatment. The pharmacist will ensure that you aren’t having any adverse effects during the consultation.
Next time you start a new medicine, speak to a member of our team to check if you are eligible.
Book Yourself In For An Appointment
If you would like to book an appointment for this service, please use the booking form below. Alternatively, you can contact us.
