High Risk Medicine Alert Card x 250

The Apotheplanner High-Risk Medicine Alert Prompt Card is a vital tool for pharmacy counter staff to provide essential counselling points to patients collecting high-risk medications. This card, designed for quick reference, can be placed in the patient’s medication bag, prompting staff to cover key safety information tailored to specific medication types. It includes prompts for:

• Oral Anticoagulants: Confirm patient carries an alert card, checks INR levels, and understands their dosage and test dates.
• Paraffin-Based Products: Advise on fire risks, avoiding naked flames, and provide a leaflet if needed.
• Opioids: Verify prior use, any dosage changes, and refer new patients to the pharmacist for counselling.
• Steroids: Ensure the patient has a steroid card; provide one if necessary and document it.
• Insulin: Check if the patient has their insulin passport, and confirm details such as brand, form, and quantity.
• Valproate (Females of Childbearing Age): Confirm participation in a pregnancy prevention program (PPP) or discuss referral to a pharmacist if needed.
• NSAIDs: Ensure the patient is aware of gastroprotection needs and possible side effects or interactions.
• Lithium: Confirm possession of a Lithium Booklet, dosage understanding, signs of toxicity, and an alert card if applicable.
• Methotrexate: Discuss current dose, schedule, monitoring booklet, and signs of toxicity.
• Cytotoxics: Confirm patient awareness of cytotoxic risks, safe handling, and disposal of unused medication.

This card helps counter staff confidently deliver important safety information, ensuring patients understand crucial aspects of their high-risk medications while reinforcing compliance and patient safety.

These High-Risk Medicine (HRM) prompt cards are designed as a quick-reference guide and do not contain all necessary counselling information. Please ensure all local hand-out SOPs are followed to provide comprehensive patient advice.