Open up about medicines

Do you take all the medicines you are prescribed?

	Open up  to your GP Tell your GP or the GP practice staff if there are medicines that are prescribed for you that you do not use They can explain how to get your medicines reviewed If there are medicines that don’t suit you, your GP may suggest others that could be better
Open up to your pharmacist Make it clear to your pharmacy what medicines you need Open your medicines bag before you leave the pharmacy. Hand back any medicines you don’t need Medicines can not be reused once they’ve left the pharmacy
	Open up  while in hospital Take all the medicines you are using into hospital with you If you change wards while you’re in hospital make sure your medicines move with you When you leave hospital be sure you know which medicines you need to take