
Why HKUMed Community Pharmacy?
We provide in-depth medication counselling
Please reserve sufficient time for your first prescription dispensing in our pharmacy
▪ Pharmacists and pharmacy students will provide medication counseling services, explaining the effects, side effects, and precautions of the medication.
▪ You are welcome to ask any questions related to your medication or condition.
The service time for the initial prescription dispensing is approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
(Time required depends on the complexity of the condition and medication.)
Free detailed counselling leaflet made by pharmacists and pharmacy students that enhances your understanding on medications and disease management
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What are prescription-only medications?
Common prescription-only medications include
medications to lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar; blood thinners;
urology medications; anti-cancer medications (e.g target therapy medications);
psychiatry medications (e.g ADHD medications and antidepressants) and antibiotics
You are welcome to ask us whether a medication is prescription-only!