Build One Clear Medication Record
Keep a single up-to-date list of all prescribed medication, dosage instructions, and timing. Avoid multiple handwritten versions in different places.
Ensure anyone supporting care knows where this record is stored and how to use it.
- Record medicine name, dose, time, and route.
- Add allergy and sensitivity information.
- Log any recent medication changes with date.
Use A Consistent Prompt And Recording Routine
For people who self-administer with support, reminders should happen at consistent times and in a calm environment.
Record when medication is taken, declined, or delayed so patterns can be identified early.
Know What Requires Urgent Advice
Escalate promptly if there are repeated missed doses, side-effect concerns, confusion about prescriptions, or unexpected changes in condition.
Early communication with the GP or clinical team is safer than waiting for symptoms to worsen.