Health Pharmacy services
Time for your check-up?
If you make just one resolution this year, consider taking action to make sure your health is up to scratch. Here’s how your pharmacist can help
The start of a new year is often the time when many of us think about our health and wellbeing, and how we can improve it. Some people choose to splash out on private health assessments to check how well they’re doing and to pinpoint any areas that may need attention. But you can also get all that for much less at your local pharmacy. Many Careway pharmacies offer services that can help keep you
in the pink (services vary by pharmacy). So next time you pop into your local pharmacy for your prescription or for stocking up on medicines and other healthcare products, ask your pharmacist to tell you what services they have to offer. All these services take place in private consultation rooms, so you don’t have to worry about being overheard. In the meantime, here’s a quick rundown of four of our most popular
pharmacy services and how they may help make you healthier and happier in the coming year:
Medicines use review (MUR) If you want to have a better understanding of any medicines you take, including how and why they should be taken, then an MUR may be just what you need. An MUR is a face-to-face consultation with your pharmacist where you can discuss your medicines, both prescribed and non-prescribed. Available at participating pharmacies in England and Wales, an MUR aims to get you taking your medicines so that you get the maximum benefit from them. An MUR may be helpful for many reasons. While many medicines
can be taken without any problems, some have to be taken at different times of the day – which can be difficult to manage if you’re taking more than one medicine at more than one time of the day. You may also have difficulties swallowing your tablets, or you may be concerned about side effects. Whatever concerns or questions you have, you can get them addressed during an MUR with your pharmacist.
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What happens? When you go for your MUR appointment, take all your medicines with you or take a list of what you take, how much and how often. You may also want to write down any questions you want to ask your pharmacist during your appointment, and take the list with you. While you’re having your MUR your pharmacist
will ask you how you’re getting on with your medicines, whether they’re working and whether you have any concerns. If your pharmacist thinks there should be any changes made to your medicines, they will contact your GP. No changes will be made without your consent, however. If you’ve been using the same pharmacy to get
your prescriptions for three months, you can request an MUR. Your pharmacist will decide if you’re eligible for the service.
An MUR is a face-to-face consultation with your pharmacist where you can discuss your medicines, both prescribed and non-prescribed
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