About This Service
NHS New Medicine Service Follow-Up
The follow-up is the final part of the free NHS New Medicine Service. Your pharmacist checks how you are managing with your new medicine, answers any questions and makes sure you are getting the most from your treatment.
Key Benefits
✓Free NHS service at your local pharmacy
✓Private 1-to-1 consultation with a pharmacist
✓No GP appointment needed
✓Results or advice shared with your GP where needed
What to Expect
1Your pharmacist explains what the service involves
2You'll discuss your health, medicines and any concerns
3Checks or a review are carried out in a private room
4Next steps are agreed and shared with your GP if needed
Who is This Service Suitable For?
●Patients who have started the NHS New Medicine Service
●People due their follow-up review
●Patients with ongoing questions about side effects
●Anyone finding it hard to take their medicine as prescribed