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Medicines
Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018
Medicines For Children leaflets cover many of the medicines that are prescribed or recommended to children by children’s doctors (paediatricians), pharmacists or nurses. They answer your questions, including: Why does your child need to take the medicine? When do you need to give the medicine?...
read moreShould I bring my medicines in to hospital with me?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Yes, you should bring your medicines in to hospital with you. This will help us to make sure you are prescribed the right medicines when you are admitted. If any of your medicines are ‘controlled medicines’, once we have checked the details, we may ask if you can arrange for someone to take this...
read moreHow should I store my medicines?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Medicines should be kept in their original packaging and stored in a cool, dry, dark place out of the sight and reach of children. Some medicines need to be kept in the fridge – this will be clearly marked on the packet or instruction leaflet.
read moreWhat should I do with left over or expired medicines?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Medicines that are past their expiry date, or are no longer required, can be taken to any pharmacy to be disposed of safely. You can also recycle your inhalers so return them to your local pharmacy too.
read moreI take herbal medicines, should I mention it to the team looking after me?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Herbal medicines are often thought to be safe as they are ‘natural’. They do however have an effect on the body and can lead to side-effects and so should be used with care. They may interact with your other medicines, medical conditions, or be unsafe if you are undergoing surgery. Always let you...
read moreWho should I talk to if I have any questions or concerns about my medicines?
Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019
While you are an inpatient you can ask your nurse to arrange for a consultation with your dedicated ward pharmacy team. When you get home, you can speak to your local pharmacist. If they can't help or they think that you need to see your doctor, they will advise you to do that. Alternatively, if...
read moreHow We Use Your Information
Last updated on Monday, March 18, 2024
We aim to provide you with the highest quality care. To do this we must keep records about you and the care we provide for you. Under data protection legislation, all organisations which handle personal data must comply with a number of important principles regarding the privacy and disclosure of...
read morePharmacy Service
Last updated on Friday, August 16, 2019
At WUTH, our award-winning pharmacy team ensure that patients cared for in our hospitals have safe and effective medicines available to them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have a strong team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, assistant technical officers and administrative staff to support...
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