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List the medicines you currently use

Medicine names, labelled doses and prescribers are listed.

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Medicine names, labelled doses and prescribers are listed.

Medicine names, labelled doses and prescribers are listed.

Who this is for

People using medicines, vitamins or supplements; do not start any for this task.

Why this matters

One list helps providers see medicines used together.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Collect the packages of products you actually use.
  2. Copy names, labelled doses, actual use and prescribers.
  3. Ask a pharmacist to clarify uncertainty and date the list.

Evidence and references

Last reviewed: · Version 2