Dosette boxes & medicine support.
Support with your regular medicines for patients in Skipton and Gargrave. Our private dosette-box service is £20 per month, subject to assessment.
Help with your medicines routine.
A dosette box, also called a blister pack or medicine compliance aid, separates suitable medicines into labelled compartments for the days and times they need to be taken. It may help some people manage their regular medicines.
Our pharmacist will first discuss the difficulties you are having, your medicines and the support you already receive. A dosette box is one option; original packs with clearer labels, a reminder chart or other support may be more suitable.
Our private service: £20 per month
The monthly management fee covers the preparation, labelling and ongoing management of your agreed dosette-box service. We will explain which medicines can be included and agree your supply and collection arrangements before you start. Ask us about delivery availability and any separate delivery charge.
This is a service fee, separate from any NHS prescription charges or private medicine costs that apply. There is no additional dosette-service fee if you continue with standard original-pack dispensing; usual prescription charges still apply.
Support based on your needs
We assess each person individually. Where a dosette box is the appropriate reasonable adjustment required under the Equality Act 2010, it will be provided without a service charge. Having a relative or carer does not automatically exclude you from support. Please speak to us about your circumstances before arranging payment.
How to get started
Talk to our team
Call 01756 749324 or visit the pharmacy. You can enquire for yourself or someone you support.
Agree the right support
The pharmacist assesses suitability and any reasonable adjustments. If the private service is appropriate, we agree the arrangements and explain the £20 monthly fee.
Set up monthly payment
Once accepted onto the paid service, use the GoCardless link on this page to set up your monthly Direct Debit. We will confirm the first payment date and service terms before you authorise it.
Monthly payments through GoCardless
The private service costs £20 per calendar month, rather than per weekly tray or every four weeks. Please only set up payment after the pharmacy has confirmed your arrangements. Bank details are entered on the GoCardless payment page, not on this website.
For help with payment, or to discuss pausing or ending the service, call our team. We will explain the applicable notice and payment arrangements and help plan your ongoing medicine supply.
Opens GoCardless in a new tab. Please only continue after the pharmacy has confirmed your place on the paid service. Check the amount and payment schedule shown before authorising.
When your medicines change
Tell us promptly if a medicine is started, stopped or changed, or if you have been in hospital. Contact the pharmacy for advice about your existing packs. Do not try to change the contents yourself.
Dosette boxes for Skipton and Gargrave
We welcome enquiries from patients and families in Skipton and Gargrave. The service is provided by Gargrave Pharmacy, 36 High Street, Gargrave, BD23 3RB. Please speak to us to confirm suitability and availability.
Can all my medicines go in the box?
No. Some medicines need to remain in their original packaging or be supplied separately. We assess each medicine and explain how to take anything that cannot go in your pack.
Do I have to pay if I need help because of a disability?
We assess your individual needs. Where a MAR (medicines administration record) or medicine reminder chart meets those needs, we offer this without charge. You can then choose our optional dosette-box service for £20 per month. If a chart is not sufficient, we will discuss other suitable support. We do not charge for reasonable adjustments we are legally required to provide.
Can a family member help me arrange the service?
Yes. A relative or carer can contact us, with your consent where required. We will involve you as appropriate and check the arrangements with you.
Can I pay before the assessment?
Please speak to the pharmacy first. Payment does not replace a suitability assessment or guarantee that a dosette box is the right support for you.
Ask about dosette boxes.
Call or visit us to discuss your medicines and the support that is right for you.
Call 01756 749324