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Practical issues such as getting medicines out of the containers

Question:
Practical issues such as getting medicines out of the containers
Answer:

It is better to leave medicines in their original packaging, but sometimes that can cause problems.

It is a legal requirement that all medicines are originally supplied in a child resistant containers. This can make it difficult for people with arthritis or other conditions if they do not have the strength to open bottles.

If this is a problem for you, or someone you care for there are a number of things you can do:

  • request non-childproof tops from your pharmacist when collecting the medicine
     
  • ask for wing tops, although these are not always available
     
  • ask for blister packs rather than bottles

 

If you are a carer or family member, you may think about leaving the lids loose or putting the tablets out on trays or special dispensing boxes.

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