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Q AI’m concerned my medicine isn’t as effective as it used to be. What can I do? Just visit your local Well pharmacy where our professionals can go through a Medicine Use Review with you (Chronic Medicine Service in Scotland). Both are free NHS services held in our private consultation rooms. We’ll ask how you use the medicines and what you know about them. We’ll be able to advise on changes that might improve your health and help you to get the most from your medicines.

Q AHow can I make sure I don’t run out of my prescription medicines? Here’s a couple of handy tips: Write the re-order date on the tablet box, or ask your local Well pharmacy about our re-order service - you just let the pharmacist know which medicine you need and they will order it and prepare the prescription. It’s free and some pharmacies even deliver to your home. time. Thankfully, Well pharmacies offer a range of services to make all this as simple and convenient as possible.

Here, pharmacist Jane Devenish looks at the best ways of managing your medicines, so you can forget the stress and concentrate on feeling better.

Q AI spend a lot on my prescriptions. Is there any way I can save cash? If you find the amount you are paying for prescriptions is mounting up quickly, you might find you can save money with a pre-payment certificate. It’s like a season ticket. You pay one amount for either three months or a year, and get unlimited prescriptions at no extra cost. The yearly certificate costs £104, but you can pay in 10 monthly instalments of £10.40. It is only available in England as prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

JANE DEVENISH ANSWERS YOUR PRESCRIPTION QUERIES