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NHS Discharge Medicines Service

Our free NHS Discharge Medicines Service ensures that any changes made to your medication during your hospital stay are managed safely and accurately by our pharmacy team.

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Why is this service important?
How It Works
How to get started

Why is this service important?

When you are discharged from the hospital, your medications may have changed—some may have been stopped, others started, or doses adjusted. This service is designed to:

  • Prevent Errors: We double-check your new discharge list against your previous records.
  • Provide Clarity: We explain exactly how to take your new medications and what they are for.
  • Ensure Safety: We help reduce the risk of readmission by identifying potential medication issues early.
Pharmacy Technician Emily smiling whilst handing out a prescription bag at the pharmacy counter in Ashington Pharmacy. A well-stocked shop is visible in the background.

How it works

1. You’ll head home from hospital

The hospital electronically notifies us when you are discharged.

2. Clinical Review

Our pharmacist reviews the information with you to ensure we have everything ready for you.

3. Collect your medicines

You can then collect your medicines once ready, with the reassurance that all changes are accurate.

How do I get started?

You don’t need to do anything. Simply ask the hospital staff to nominate one of our pharmacies as your chosen pharmacy upon discharge. They will send the information to us automatically, and we will contact you once we’ve reviewed your records.

Available Locations

Ashington Pharmacy

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2 Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, NE63 9UN
01670 811 378

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Central Pharmacy Ashington

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Lintonville Surgery, Ashington, NE63 9UT
01670 856 633

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Wellway Pharmacy Morpeth

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Wellway Surgery, Morpeth, NE61 1BJ
01670 510 005

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Wellway Pharmacy Pegswood

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Pegswood Surgery, Pegswood, NE61 6TB
01670 515 615

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