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Post by gordo on Jun 21, 2022 23:35:15 GMT
BOOTS has decided to discontinue using the weekly medication boxes, whereby drugs are set in little box systems. This helps folks know when, and if they have taken their daily dose of this or that drug. I'm pretty sure BOOTS can well afford to keep this up. But guess, profits mean more! Just to note, smaller pharmacies have said they will continue using these little pill boxes. ........... www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61881272.................................. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2022 12:20:00 GMT
My Mum used to have Dosette boxes. She suffered from Dementia so everyone thought it was a good idea.
She never quite came to terms with them and would look quite hurt when I suggested that she had the tablets in the section appropriate to the particular day. She'd look at me and say 'But I want THOSE' and then proceeded to poke her finger through the film covering a completely different day.
She loved it ...... it was like a game to her. Same with her sodding Storage Heaters 😄.
It was a real battle of wits. She was even a rebel when she passed away at 93 bless her ☺️
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Post by philbadfactor on Jun 23, 2022 14:49:07 GMT
Have a listen to "Veronica" by Elvis Costello Mr G.  It concerns that very subject. |
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Post by terminator on Jun 24, 2022 9:40:37 GMT
After Boots started charging £5 per month for home deliveries I cancelled the home deliveries and I bought a dosette box and put a week of tablets in it and refill the box every two days so there is always 7 days of tablets in it or no less than 5 days before I refill it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2022 10:55:44 GMT
After Boots started charging £5 per month for home deliveries I cancelled the home deliveries and I bought a dosette box and put a week of tablets in it and refill the box every two days so there is always 7 days of tablets in it or no less than 5 days before I refill it. Fine if you're organised but these pre-filled boxes are primarily aimed at those with cognitive impairment. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2022 11:56:55 GMT
Have a listen to "Veronica" by Elvis Costello Mr G.  It concerns that very subject. That was a bit tough Phil. My poor old Mum would have been so upset had she known what was happening to her 😥At the time she used to laugh it off but I’m certain that it hurt deep down. Sad to witness her decline. |
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