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Pre-Packaged Medication Systems – Blister Packs are available from the pharmacist who will take the doctor’s prescriptions and fill the pack with the correct medications. The pack is labelled with each day of the week and has enough spaces for up to four doses per day. The pack is available in different languages and with larger print for people who have vision impairment.
Lockable Cabinet - a cabinet that can be mounted on the wall, or placed inside a cupboard, and that can be securely locked is useful for storing medications (and also household cleaning products that are poisonous). These cabinets can be purchased from most large hardware or homeware stores.
‘Mag Lock’ is a discreet magnetic lock system which can be used on drawers and cupboards in the kitchen or anywhere in the home. It is designed to be invisible with the locking component fitted to the inside of the cupboard or drawer, the magnetic key operates the lock from outside the drawer. It can be installed on wood, plastics, laminates and ceramic tiles and does not draw attention to the fact that the drawer or cupboard is locked. Seven Day Medication Storage Containers are available from pharmacies. The containers come in a variety of colours and comprise a row of seven small plastic compartments to hold medication. Each compartment displays standard print and Braille print giving the day of the week.
Seven Day Medication Storage Containers are available from pharmacies. The containers come in a variety of colours and comprise a row of seven small plastic compartments to hold medication. Each compartment displays standard print and Braille print giving the day of the week.
Pill Cutter / Crusher is a plastic device which is designed to split uncoated tablets into half doses for easier swallowing, or crush pills into powder. These devices come in various sizes and shapes. Cutters and crushers that are small enough to fit into a pocket or purse and enable people with limited hand strength to use easily are available from health care outlets and pharmacies.