NHS Discharge Medicines Service
Just out of hospital? A free NHS check of your medicines with the pharmacist: what’s new, what stopped and how to take it.
Book online at least 2 hours ahead
- Free on the NHS for anyone recently discharged from hospital
- We check your new list against what you had before you went in
- Mix-ups sorted with your GP before your next prescription
- In our private room, or by phone if getting here is hard
Free, with no referral needed. If you’d rather do it by phone, say so when you book.
If you feel very unwell, call NHS 111, or in an emergency, 999.
What you get
Why it matters
Medicines often change in hospital: a new one started, an old one stopped, a dose altered. Mistakes in the weeks after discharge are one of the commonest reasons people end up back in hospital. A 20-minute check catches them.
What we do
We compare your discharge letter with what you took before and what your GP has on file, explain every change in plain words, and check you have what you need at home.
What you get
A clear list of what to take and when, any problems raised with your GP for you, and a pharmacist who knows your medicines for next time.
Quick answers
- Does the hospital have to refer me?
- Hospitals often send your discharge details to your chosen pharmacy, and we’ll check whether yours has. If not, you can still book: bring your discharge letter or medicines list.
- Can a family member or carer come, or book for me?
- Yes. Book in the patient’s name and say who’s coming. A carer can bring the medicines and the letter.
- What should I bring?
- Your discharge letter, every medicine you have at home (old and new), and your repeat prescription slip if you have one.
- How much does NHS Discharge Medicines Service cost?
- Free.
- How long does it take?
- About 20 minutes with the pharmacist in our private consultation room.
- How far ahead do I book online?
- At least 2 hours ahead. If it’s sooner than that, call us on 01254 399898.
- Where is it?
- Oswaldtwistle Pharmacy, 300 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JD.
- When are you open?
- Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 10:30pm. Sunday, 12 noon to 10:30pm.
Your visit, start to finish
- 1
Learn
What it is, and whether it’s right for you: it’s all above. Any questions, call us on 01254 399898 or pop in.
- 2
Book
Choose a time online in a minute or two, at least 2 hours ahead. You’ll get a confirmation by text.
- 3
Attend
About 20 minutes with the pharmacist in our private consultation room at 300 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3JD. Bring any medicines you take, or a list of them.
- 4
Buy
Anything the pharmacist recommends is ready on the day, or to order online for collection or delivery.
