Make your medicine routine easier to follow
Simple reminders can reduce missed doses and make it easier to notice when a refill is due.
Take medicines exactly as directed on the label or by your prescriber. A phone reminder, calendar, medicine chart or pill organiser can help when your regimen is complex.
Before changing a medicine
Do not stop, double or change a dose based only on general advice online. What to do after a missed dose depends on the specific medicine, so check the patient leaflet or ask your pharmacist or prescriber.
Guidance basis: WHO medication-safety principles. This article is general health information and does not replace individual medical advice.
This article provides general information. Your medicines, symptoms and medical history may change what is appropriate for you. Speak with a qualified pharmacist or clinician for individual advice.