It is important that you bring all of your medicines into hospital with you, including those that you only take occasionally, so that we know exactly what you are taking and can continue this during your stay. This information will also help us to ensure that you are on the appropriate treatment, and help us identify any problems related to your medicines.
Your medicines will remain your property and will not be given to other patients. Any remaining medicines (that the doctors decide you should continue) will be returned to you when you are discharged. We will also supply at least 14 days of your regular medicines where possible, unless you have a sufficient supply at home.
Your Pharmacist or nurse will explain everything you need to know about taking your medicines correctly.
You can also call the Pharmacy Medicines Helpline on 01793 605369 (Monday - Friday, 2pm-4pm), if you have any questions about your medicines when you leave hospital.
For more details please see our hospital Pharmacy page.