- Reference Number: HEY1079/2022
- Departments: Pharmacy, Trustwide - Adult
- Last Updated: 1 June 2022
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Refer to Pharmacy – Discharge Medicines Service (DMS)
It is common to have changes made to your regular medicines or new medicines started during your hospital admission
The hospital pharmacy team can help to ensure that you receive further advice and support with your medicines when you leave hospital
What is Refer to Pharmacy Discharge Medicines Service (DMS)
Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) is an essential service all community pharmacies provide to patients who would benefit from extra support related to their medicines.
The Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) increases communication across different care settings.
It creates an important link between the hospital you and your community pharmacy (chemist) by sharing information about your medicines on discharge.
Useful Contact Numbers and Websites
Hull Royal Infirmary Pharmacy (01482) 311665 / 311668
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm
Saturday 10.00-5.00pm
Sunday 10.00-4.00pm
Castle Hill Hospital Pharmacy (01482) 624100 / 623278
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 6.00pm
Saturday 10.00-5.00pm
Sunday 10.00-4.00pm
NHS 111
You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it is not a
999 emergencies. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones
Tel: 111
NHS Website: www.nhs.uk
Provides online information and guidance on all aspects of health and healthcare, to help you make decisions about your health
For Free NHS Quit Smoking Support
Download the NHS ‘Quit Smoking App’
Alternatively you can call the free Smokefree Helpline on
0300 123 4044
If you need to go back into hospital, remember if possible, to take an
up to date list of your current medications
This service is supported and working in partnership with Community Pharmacy Humber and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The leaflet was written June 2022, Review date: June 2025
This leaflet has been produced by the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and is available as a download:
Download the “Refer to Pharmacy Discharge Medicines Service (DMS)” leaflet
