Medicines Management

At Attention to Health, your safety is our top priority when it comes to medicines. This is how we manage them:

Safe Prescribing

  • We only prescribe medicines when it is safe and appropriate.

  • Prescribers check your full medical history and make sure the medicine is right for you.

  • If there isn’t enough information, we may delay prescribing until it is safe.

Communication with Your GP

  • We will share details of your prescriptions with your GP, especially for controlled drugs, long-term medicines, or if big changes are made.

  • This helps keep your care safe and joined up.

Monitoring and Reviews

  • Some medicines need regular checks to make sure they are working and not causing harm.

  • Reviews may be monthly at first, and then every 6 months once things are stable.

  • We work with your GP for longer-term monitoring.

Your Information and Consent

  • You will be told why a medicine is being prescribed, how to take it, and any risks or side effects.

  • We will always ask for your consent before prescribing, especially if the medicine is “off-label” (used outside its licence).

Controlled Medicines (like ADHD medication)

  • We do not keep any stock of controlled drugs.

  • Prescriptions are issued safely and securely, and usually only for up to 30 days at a time.

  • These prescriptions expire after 28 days.

If Problems Happen

  • Any errors or side effects are taken very seriously.

  • We record and investigate them quickly, so lessons are learned and improvements made.

What This Means for You

  • Your medicines are prescribed and monitored safely.

  • Your GP is kept informed when needed.

  • You will always know what your medicine is for and how to use it.

  • You have the right to ask questions, raise concerns, or refuse treatment.

📞 Questions or Concerns?
Please contact Attention to Health if you have any questions about your care, treatment, or consent.

Clinical Lead: Dr Dietmar Hank