15/10/2026
💊 ARE YOUR MEDICATIONS STILL RIGHT FOR YOU?
🏥 Why regular medication reviews matter
Did you know that the medicines you started taking a few years ago may need to be reviewed as your health changes?
Whether you take one medicine or several, a regular medication review can help ensure your treatment remains safe, effective and appropriate for your needs.
🔎 Why is a medication review important?
✅ 1. Your health needs may change
As we get older or develop new health conditions, our medication needs can change. A review helps your GP assess whether your current treatment is still suitable.
✅ 2. Check for side effects
Some medicines can cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness or stomach upset. Your GP can help determine whether these symptoms could be related to your medication.
✅ 3. Avoid medication interactions
Prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal supplements can sometimes interact with one another. Tell your GP about everything you take, including supplements.
✅ 4. Make sure your doses are appropriate
Changes in kidney function, liver function, weight and other aspects of your health may affect how certain medicines work. Your GP can determine whether any adjustments are needed.
✅ 5. Check whether every medicine is still necessary
Over time, your treatment plan may change. A medication review gives you and your GP an opportunity to discuss the benefits of each medicine and whether it remains appropriate.
✅ 6. Improve how you take your medicines
If you find your medication routine confusing, have difficulty swallowing tablets, or regularly forget doses, your GP or pharmacist can discuss practical solutions with you.
👨⚕️ Who should consider a medication review?
A review may be particularly helpful if you:
• Take several regular medicines.
• Have recently started or stopped a medicine.
• Have been discharged from hospital.
• Have developed new symptoms or possible side effects.
• Have multiple long-term health conditions.
• Are unsure what each medicine is for.
📋 How can you prepare for your review?
Bring a current list of all your medicines, including doses, vitamins, supplements and medicines purchased without a prescription.
Tell your GP about any side effects, missed doses, concerns or difficulties managing your medications. There is no need to feel embarrassed about asking questions.
⚠️ Important reminder: Never stop, restart or change the dose of a prescribed medicine without first discussing it with your doctor or pharmacist. Some medicines need to be reduced gradually rather than stopped suddenly.
💚 Your medicines should work for you, not make life harder.
Book an appointment with your GP to discuss whether a medication review is right for you.
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This post provides general health information and does not replace individual medical advice.
