Questions to ask about managing medicines in care homes

  • Who do I ask for information about my medicines?

  • How do I report a bad reaction to a medicine or a side effect?

  • What do I do if I think a medicine isn't working?

  • Who do I speak to if I want to stop taking a medicine?

  • How often should my medicines be reviewed?

  • Who do I tell if I think a mistake has been made with my medicines?

  • Which staff should be handling my medicines in the care home?

  • Can my relatives help me with my medicines if I visit them?

  • Can care home staff help me with my medicines if I go out of the care home?

  • If I look after my own medicines, how much will the care home staff know about my medicines?

  • Who do I speak to if I'm worried about my relative's medicines?