5. Safety - Does the individual have or is at risk of ADR/side effects? Does the person know what to do if they’re ill?

Identify individual safety risks by checking for

• appropriate individual targets e.g. HbA1c, BP
• drug-disease interactions
• drug-drug interactions (see ADR table)
• monitoring mechanisms for high-risk drugs
• risk of accidental overdosing

Identify adverse drug effects by checking for

• specific symptoms/laboratory markers (e.g. hypokalaemia)
• cumulative adverse drug effects (see ADR table)
• drugs used to treat side effects caused by other drugs

Medication Sick Day Guidance

The table below brings together some common areas where prescribers may be able to take action. This list is not exhaustive and does not replace individual clinical judgement. For more detail see Detail by therapeutic area based on amalgamated medication assessment tool.

Please note that the table below may need to be scrolled horizontally or vertically in order to view all information, depending on your device.