Check Your Medicine

If you take medicine regularly, you should check it is right at least once a year. This is called a ‘Medication Review’.

You should have a Medication Review if:

  • You’re having issues with your medication, for example side effects.
  • Your medication review is overdue by 3 months or more.
  • A GP or nurse has told you to book a review.

How It Works

  1. Answer a few questions online – it should take about 4 minutes, and your answers are private.
  2. Your GP or nurse will take a look.
  3. We’ll be back in touch with next steps.

Next steps include things like:

  • Carrying on with your medicine as it is now.
  • Having an appointment, if needed.

Before You Start

You need to know:

  • The names of your medicines, including over the counter medicines like painkillers, antihistamines, vitamins and supplements.
  • How often you take them.
  • Why you take them, for example if you have acid reflux.

It’s also useful to know your:

  • Weight
  • Height
  • Blood Pressure