About New Medicine Service

Been prescribed a new medicine? Your pharmacist is an expert on medicines and provides a free NHS service to help make sure your new medicine is working for you

What is the New Medicine Service?

The New Medicine Service is a free NHS service, offered through your pharmacy (chemist), to help you understand your condition and get the most out of your new medicine.

Who is it for?

The service is for people who have received their first prescription for a medicine to treat any of the following conditions:

• asthma
• lung conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema
• type 2 diabetes
• high blood pressure
• conditions where you take a medicine to control the way your blood clots.

New Medicine Service is available at the following pharmacies