How the service helps
Organised Packs, Safer Doses
Taking the right dose of your medicines at the right time is essential to effectively manage your condition, but this can be challenging if you take multiple medications. A Monitored Dosage System (MDS Dosette Boxes) helps simplify this by organising your medicines into clearly labelled compartments for each time of day, making them easier to manage.
We organise your medication into clearly labelled weekly packs or pill trays, making it easier to follow your prescribed schedule. This helps improve medication adherence, reduce the risk of missed or incorrect doses, and support better management of your health.
Improves medication adherence
Reduces dosing errors
Supports carers and families
Tailored to your regimen
Personalised Packs
Individualised to each regimen
Delivery Options
Home or care setting delivery
Repeat Supplies
Managed repeats and reminders
Key Benefits
Dosette box helps you manage your medication by organising it into clearly labelled daily and time-specific compartments. This makes it easier to keep track of what to take and when, reducing the risk of missed or incorrect doses.
Dosette boxes are particularly helpful for patients who may be at risk of medication errors, including those with memory difficulties. They also allow family members and carers to easily monitor whether medication has been taken, providing added reassurance.
This service is widely used by patients managing complex medication routines and can also provide reassurance for family members and carers. It may help reduce medication wastage and lower the risk of accidental overdose.
Simple and convenient way to organise medication
Helps prevent missed or incorrect doses
Makes it easier to track medication throughout the day
Supports patients, families, and carers with medication management
Getting started
How to Request this Service
If you are interested in using a dosette box, please speak to your GP to check if you are eligible for this NHS service, or contact our pharmacy team to discuss your options.
Send us an enquiry by completing our online form, or simply walk in to talk to us
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about MDS.
What is a Monitored Dosage System?
An MDS is a pharmacy-prepared pack that organises medicines into labelled compartments by date and time to simplify dosing and reduce errors.
Who can use an MDS?
People taking multiple medicines, carers managing medications, or anyone who needs help with routine dosing can benefit from an MDS.
How often are packs supplied?
We offer weekly or monthly packs depending on clinical needs and convenience; frequency is agreed during the initial review.
Can changes be made to my medicines?
Yes. We liaise with your prescriber to update packs promptly when doses or medicines change.
Is there a delivery option?
Yes. We provide delivery to your home or nominated carer, or you can collect from the pharmacy.