In order to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines pharmacists should provide patients with the necessary information to enable them to manage their medicines appropriately. In addition to providing patients with a better understanding on how to use their medicines, counselling patients on their medicines also provides an opportunity to discuss and reinforce the role medicines play in maintaining the patient’s well being. The level and amount of counselling required will vary from patient to patient and pharmacists should aim to tailor the information to individual needs. The following quick reference guide highlights points pharmacists should consider when  counselling patients on their medicines.

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