Blister packs and Dosette boxes can help to keep track of which medicines to take and when.
Blister pack systems (e.g. Webster-pak®)
The community pharmacist packages all of the person’s tablet medications into a blister pack. This pack is set out so that all medication is organised into separate sections according to when (so specific time of day and day of the week) they need to be taken.
A large number of community pharmacists are able to organise a Webster-pak® and it is best to ask your usual pharmacist if they offer this service. A fee is usually payable. It may be best not to put medications in a Webster-pak® that are likely to change regularly, such as dexamethasone.
Dosette box
A dosette box holds medicine organized into different compartments (e.g. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bedtime) across seven days. The little compartments act as a reminder as to whether someone has taken their tablets (compartment is empty) or when the next medication is due.
Dosette boxes need to be filled with medications by a suitable person. This person can be anyone who is aware of your medications and capable of filling the dosette container accurately.
Dosette boxes can help to keep track of which medicines to take and when. If you are unsure which tablets to put where, ask your Community or Oncology Pharmacist to map it out more by making a profile. Dosette boxes are unsealed, and have no accompanying instructions. However, they are reusable and can readily be purchased from a number of shops and community pharmacies for use at home. See below for examples of dosette boxes