Disclaimer: This article was published in 2020 and reflects the information available at that time.
  Scenario: Community Pharmacy – present day “Prescription for Mrs Thompson” An elderly woman appears from behind a stand of hand sanitiser. “Are you Mrs Thompson?” “Yes” “Have you had this before?” “Yes” Mrs Thompson disappears out the door (quite rapidly given she is 86 years and 4 months old). Unfortunately, she is not Mrs Thompson, her name is Mrs Thomas. Mrs Thompson takes Xarelto20mg and Minax 100mg. Mrs Thomas was meant to be receiving two Asmol 100mcg inhalers (but there were none) and irbesartan 75mg (your last one). 10 minutes lat…

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