Drug allergy: diagnosis and management

Sharing information about your drug allergy

You should always carry the information you have been given about your drug allergy with you and share it whenever you visit a healthcare professional. You (or your family members or carers as appropriate) should be asked about any drug allergies every time you are prescribed, dispensed (for example, at a pharmacy) or are about to be given a drug. If this doesn't happen you should always volunteer this information, even if you're in hospital.

The drug allergy information in your medical records should be kept up to date and included in letters sent when you are referred or leave hospital.