Caring magazine 46 Caring July 2017 | Página 24

Are you caring for someone with a complex medication regime? Recent research has shown that 35% of carers help the person they are caring for with their medication – that’s equivalent to over 2 million people in England alone. It can often be confusing for you or the person you care for to know which medication they should be taking and when. When patients don’t take their tablets properly it’s called medication non- adherence. The consequences of this are that the patient doesn’t get better or manage their health condition effectively. But there is a simple solution. If you or someone you care about is having difficulties managing medication then a simple conversation with your pharmacist could be all it takes to get help. There are a range of solutions and support tools available to help you or someone you care about take the right medication at the right time. This includes SureMed by Omnicell easy to use weekly pill packs. They include all your medication packed into individual blisters for different days and times of the week so patients know and can clearly see exactly what tablets to take and when. The pharmacist will put this pack together for you, if appropriate, and provide the service and pack for free. Don’t struggle on alone. Let’s Take Care of It. Speak to your pharmacist today. www.omnicell.co.uk | www.letstakecareofit.com