Dose Administration Aids

Managing multiple medications can be challenging. Dose Administration Aids (DAAs) help streamline this process by organising your medications into easy-to-follow schedules.

Understanding Dose Administration Aids

DAAs are special packaging systems that organise your medications according to when they should be taken throughout the day. This system helps simplify medication routines and ensures you take the right medication at the right time.

How your community pharmacy can assist

Your local pharmacy provides DAAs tailored to your medication regimen. Pharmacists work with you to pack your medications into DAAs, ensuring clarity and convenience in managing your prescriptions.

Key features of Dose Administration Aids:

  • Organised medication schedule: Clearly labelled compartments for each dose, making it easy to track and manage medications.
  • Pharmacist support: Guidance on medication use, potential interactions, and adjustments as needed.
  • Convenient prescription management: Your pharmacy works with you and your GP to ensure that you both know when prescriptions need to be renewed.

Your pharmacy may offer additional services such as:

  • Medication reviews
  • Health education sessions
  • Medication adherence monitoring

Staged Supply

Staged Supply is a specialised service offered by community pharmacies to provide PBS medicines in instalments as prescribed by your doctor. This service is particularly beneficial for patients with specific needs, such as those with mental illness, drug dependency or medications and medication regimes that can be difficult to manage.

How Staged Supply helps

The pharmacist dispenses your medicines in accordance with the prescriber's instructions, ensuring you receive the right dose at the right time. This service aims to:

  • Improve medication adherence
  • Support safe and effective management of medicines
  • Provide structured support for patients requiring ongoing medication assistance

What to expect

Your pharmacist will work closely with your doctor to coordinate the staged supply of your medicines. They will discuss the schedule of instalments with you, ensuring you understand how to take your medications correctly and answering any questions you may have.

Accessing Staged Supply

If you or someone you know requires structured medication management, inquire about Staged Supply at your community pharmacy. Our pharmacists are trained to provide personalised consultations and support to help you manage your medicines effectively.

Your pharmacy may offer additional services such as:

  • Medication counselling and education
  • Support with medication adherence
  • Referral to healthcare professionals

Find a pharmacy near you offering medication management.

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