New Medicine Service

The New Medicine Service (NMS) provides support to individuals with chronic conditions when they have a prescription for new medicines. The service is part of the NHS and aims to improve patient’s adherence to medicines. However, it is originally aimed at particular groups of patients. Get in touch with us today for more about the New Medicine Service in Longhill.
 
The objective of this service is to boost patient compliance with treatment. As a result, this will lower the rate of medicine wastage. It also aids in recognising any severe reactions earlier on during treatment hence preventing hospital admissions.
 
Additionally, you will get advice from our not only competent but also professional pharmacists. You will learn how to manage your disease through interventions and lifestyle changes.
 

Who is eligible for the New Medicine Service in Longhill?

 
Only accessible by people living in England, the individuals should have a prescription for a new medicine for the following chronic conditions:
 
– asthma
– chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
– type 2 diabetes
– high blood pressure
– high cholesterol
– osteoporosis
– gout
– glaucoma
– epilepsy
– Parkinson’s disease
– urinary incontinence or retention
– heart failure
– coronary heart disease
– atrial fibrillation
– unstable angina or heart attack
– stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
– the long-term risk of blot clots or blocked blood vessels, including DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
 

What to expect during consultation

 
After proving your written consent, a member of our staff will then offer you this service. In the course of the consultation, you will get more information regarding your new medication and the service. The pharmacist will then schedule a follow-up either face-to-face or phone consultation.
 
The pharmacist will inquire you how you did with your medications, explore any problems you may have encountered, and offer relevant advice and assistance during your follow-up consultation.
 
In 1-2 weeks, the pharmacist will arrange a final meeting. Consequently, this will ensure that you understand your new medicines and treatment and that you are not facing any severe reactions.
 
Get in touch to check if you are eligible for this amazing New Medicine Service.
 
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