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Discharge Medicines Service

After a hospital stay, a pharmacist checks your new medicines against what you took before and resolves anything that clashes.

Free on the NHS if you are eligible

Delmergate Pharmacy - Helping the local community in Ashford, Chatham and Sevenoaks.

How it works

  1. 1

    Take part when you leave hospital

    When you're ready to leave the hospital, you can take part in our discharge medicines service.

  2. 2

    We put you in touch with the pharmacist

    This service puts you directly in touch with our branch pharmacist, and we can then talk about your medicines directly with you.

  3. 3

    The pharmacist reviews everything you take

    Our pharmacist looks at all the medicines that you take.

  4. 4

    They explain each one and answer your questions

    Our pharmacist will explain what each medicine is for, any common side effects and how to take it safely.

Good to know

How this service can help you

About half of all medicines are not taken as they are prescribed. Common errors include: If you do not take your medicines as prescribed, your condition is not treated correctly and could even get worse. By understanding your medicines and the best way to take them, you can make sure that they help you as much as possible. Our pharmacist will support you to feel confident about managing your medicines at home. This is a free service and our pharmacist works closely with your GP.

  • Taking the wrong dose (amount)
  • Taking the medicine at the wrong time
  • Not taking the medicine at all