Medicines A–Z
The NHS Medicines A to Z helps you find clear information about a medicine — how it works, how to take it and possible side effects.
- Updated August 2026
- Clinical review pending
- 1 source
At a glance
- The NHS Medicines A to Z covers how medicines work and how to take them.
- Always read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine.
On this page (2 sections)
Overview
The NHS Medicines A to Z is a directory that helps you find information about individual medicines, including how they work, how to take them and possible side effects [1].
Getting the right information
Always read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine, and ask a pharmacist if you have any questions. This information is general and not a substitute for advice about your own medicines [1].
Sources
- NHS. Medicines A to Z (opens in new tab) Accessed 12 August 2026.
About this page
- Written by
- Consumer Health editorial team
- Medical review
- Pending — this page has not yet been reviewed by a named clinician. Read our medical review policy.
- Last updated
- August 2026
- Next review due
- August 2027
Important: This information is for general guidance only and does not replace professional medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional — such as your GP or pharmacist — for advice about your individual circumstances, and do not start, stop or change any prescribed treatment based only on this page. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 999. Consumer Health is an independent health-information resource and is not the NHS or a government body.
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