Monitored Dosage System (MDS) Dosette Boxes
Custom-packed dosette boxes to simplify medication routines and improve adherence. Our MDS service helps reduce missed or incorrect doses, supports carers and enables safe medicine management for people with complex regimens.
Easy setup with pharmacist support.
Medicine Management
It is important that you take the right dose of your prescribed medicines at the right time each day to get the most from your medicines to control your condition(s) as much as possible. This can sometimes be difficult if you take more than one medicine. One way in which this can be made easier is for your medicines to be supplied in a Monitored Dosage System, which provides you with a separate compartment for each dosage time of the day.
Simple, consistent medication management for daily life.
What is a Monitored Dosage System?
A monitored dosage system (MDS) is a medication storage device designed to simplify the administration of solid oral dose medication, especially for those on multiple medications. It aims to address the issues of difficulty accessing medication due to sight impairment or other disability and/or forgetfulness.
MDS devices are usually a variation on the design of a box or a blister pack, divided into days of the week with several compartments per day to allow for the different timing of doses such as breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime.
Our Pharmacist can help identify which patients this type of system would be suitable for.
Organised packs, safer doses.
Who is it for
MDS may be suitable for patients in the following circumstances:
You struggle to organise medications and find it difficult to remember to take them at the correct time each day
You have a large number of medications to take each day
You find it difficult to remove medication from its packaging
You have a carer who helps you to ensure you take your medicines correctly.
Safety First
Accurate, pharmacist-verified packing
Flexible Timing
Weekly or monthly schedules
Convenient Delivery
Flexible delivery or in-store collection available.
Key Benefits
Dosette box helps you manage your medication by organising it into clearly labelled daily and time-specific compartments. This makes it easier to keep track of what to take and when, reducing the risk of missed or incorrect doses.
Dosette boxes are particularly helpful for patients who may be at risk of medication errors, including those with memory difficulties. They also allow family members and carers to easily monitor whether medication has been taken, providing added reassurance.
This service is widely used by patients managing complex medication routines and can also provide reassurance for family members and carers. It may help reduce medication wastage and lower the risk of accidental overdose.
Simple and convenient way to organise medication
Helps prevent missed or incorrect doses
Makes it easier to track medication throughout the day
Supports patients, families, and carers with medication management
Getting started
How to Request this Service
Ask a member of our pharmacy team about whether this service would benefit you or whether there is another course of action, which may be of more help.
Send us an enquiry by completing our online form, or simply walk in to talk to us.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have other questions or specific needs, contact the pharmacy team for personalised guidance.
Who benefits from an MDS?
Individuals on multiple medicines, people with memory issues, carers, and those preferring simplified routines benefit most.
How often are packs delivered?
We offer weekly or monthly cycles and can arrange delivery frequency to suit you.
Can medicines be changed once packed?
Yes — we update packs following prescriber instructions and reissue the next cycle accordingly.
Are all medicines suitable for MDS?
Most solid oral medicines are suitable; some items like eye drops, controlled drugs, or liquids may need alternative arrangements.
Is there a pharmacist check?
Every pack is assembled by trained staff and checked by a pharmacist before release.