Short answer
A medicine pack is a sealed weekly pack, made up by your pharmacist, that sorts tablets by day and time. Pharmacies set their own fee. They help people who take several medicines and carers who manage them.
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What a medicine pack is
A medicine pack (also called a blister pack or dose administration aid) holds your tablets in sealed pockets, one for each time of day. You push out the pocket for now and nothing else.
Who they help
- People who take several medicines a day
- Carers managing medicines for someone else
- Anyone who forgets whether they've taken a dose
- People coming home from hospital with new medicines
How to get them
Ask your pharmacy. They'll need your scripts, and they'll check what you take and when. Packs are usually made up weekly and can be collected or, at some pharmacies, delivered.
What they cost
Each pharmacy sets its own fee for packing, on top of the medicines. Some people qualify for help with the cost. Ask the pharmacy what applies to you.
When a medicine changes
Give the pharmacy your new script as soon as you have it. They'll update your next packs. Don't push tablets out of a pack to change it yourself.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. If you're unsure what's right for you, ask a pharmacist or your GP. In an emergency call 000.
