Medication aids to support organised, confident dosing

Medication aids are designed to help you organise, remember and manage taking medication, through tools like pill organisers, automatic dispensers, reminder alarms and easier-to-handle packaging.

No. Some tablets, such as extended-release or enteric-coated medications, shouldn't be cut or crushed, as this can affect how the medication works or is absorbed. Always check with a pharmacist or GP before cutting or crushing any tablet.

Automatic pill dispensers are typically pre-loaded with doses for set times of day, then use an alarm or alert to prompt you when it's time to take your medication, with some models dispensing the dose automatically. They can be particularly helpful for managing multiple medications or for people who find it hard to remember doses.

Yes, many pharmacies offer a service to organise repeat medications into a multi-compartment compliance aid, such as a dosette box or blister pack, sorted by day and time. It's worth asking your local pharmacy whether this service is available to you.

If you have a disability or a long-term illness, you may qualify for VAT relief on eligible medication aids. This usually involves completing a simple eligibility declaration at checkout, with the VAT removed at the point of sale.