PrimeMeds Health Guides
Health guides
Straight answers about prescriptions, safe storage, refills and chronic care — written for Botswana, and reviewed by our partner pharmacists.
Prescriptions
Safety
Safety4 min read
Storing medicines safely in a warm climate
Heat, humidity and sunlight shorten the life of a medicine. Here is a practical routine for a Gaborone household.
Read the guideSafety4 min read
When to see a doctor (and when not to wait)
Which symptoms are fine for a video consultation, and which ones mean you should be at a clinic immediately.
Read the guideLiving well
Living well3 min read
Refills and auto-refill for chronic medicines
How repeats work for long-term medicines, what auto-refill does for you, and why a pharmacist still reviews every repeat.
Read the guideLiving well5 min read
Staying on track with a chronic condition
A routine that makes long-term treatment easier to keep, and the signs that mean your plan needs reviewing.
Read the guideSkin care
Not for emergencies. For urgent medical care, visit your nearest clinic or hospital. Medicines are dispensed by BOMRA-licensed partner pharmacies.