If you have recently been prescribed a new medication it is important that you understand what the medicine is for, how to take it safely and what to look out for in the event that you experience side effects. You may be eligible to receive this free NHS service if you have been prescribed medicines to treat the following conditions:

• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Type 2 diabetes
• Hypertension and
• Anticoagulant therapy(people who have been given a new blood-thinning medicine)

For more information on how to get the most from your medicines, please visit your local Avicenna pharmacy today.