Medication Management
at Home.
Medication management at home means a PHSRC-registered nurse handles every dose — the right medication, at the right time, in the right amount — and documents every administration. For elderly patients managing 5 or more daily medications, insulin injections, or complex chronic disease drug schedules across Sri Lanka. From Rs. 4,500/visit.
Every dose, every time
Documented after every visit
From
Rs. 4,500/visit
Medication administration
Why medication management matters
Medication errors are preventable — with the right support.
50%
of elderly patients take medications incorrectly
Wrong dose, wrong time, or wrong combination — without knowing it
Source: WHO Medication Safety Report
3rd
leading cause of hospitalisation is medication error
Preventable adverse drug events cause thousands of Sri Lanka admissions yearly
Source: Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
20%
of hospital readmissions are medication-related
Most occur within 30 days of discharge — when schedules are most complex
Source: Global Healthcare Studies
What a BetterHands nurse manages
Your parent's medication schedule — through the day.
Medication management is not one visit — it is a structured daily rhythm. This is what a BetterHands nurse tracks, administers, and documents across each part of the day.
Morning
7am – 9am
- Fasting blood glucose check
- Morning insulin administration
- Oral medications with breakfast
- BP and pulse monitoring
- Side effect observation
Midday
12pm – 2pm
- Lunchtime medication dose
- Post-meal blood sugar check
- Diuretic timing management
- Fluid intake monitoring
- Medication log update
Evening
5pm – 7pm
- Evening insulin (if prescribed)
- Dinner medications
- Blood pressure evening reading
- Anticoagulant administration
- Family medication update call
Night
9pm – 11pm
- Bedtime medications
- Night blood glucose (diabetics)
- Sleep medication management
- Next-day prescription check
- Daily documentation sign-off
The Sri Lanka Ministry of Health identifies medication non-adherence as the primary driver of preventable hospital admissions among elderly patients. Structured professional medication management at home directly addresses this risk.
Condition-specific management
Every condition has a different medication protocol.
Medication management is not one-size-fits-all. BetterHands nurses are trained in condition-specific protocols — managing each drug class the way it needs to be managed.
Diabetes
Insulin, Metformin, Glibenclamide
Blood glucose monitoring before and after meals, insulin injection management, HbA1c tracking, hypoglycaemia response protocol.
Hypertension
Amlodipine, Losartan, Atenolol
Twice-daily BP monitoring, diuretic timing (morning only), potassium level awareness, dizziness and falls risk monitoring.
Heart Disease
Warfarin, Digoxin, Aspirin, Furosemide
INR-aware anticoagulant management, pulse rate monitoring before digoxin, fluid balance tracking, diet-drug interaction awareness.
Chronic Kidney Disease
Erythropoietin, phosphate binders, iron
Renal dose adjustment awareness, EPO injection administration, phosphate binder timing with meals, fluid restriction monitoring.
COPD & Asthma
Inhalers, Prednisolone, Nebulisers
Inhaler technique supervision, nebulisation therapy at scheduled times, steroid taper compliance, respiratory rate monitoring.
Post-Surgery
Antibiotics, pain medications, anticoagulants
Full antibiotic course compliance (never stopped early), pain medication schedule, DVT prophylaxis anticoagulants, wound-medication interaction monitoring.
Managing a condition not listed? Contact us → We assess every medication management case individually.
Transparent pricing
Medication management pricing — clear before we begin.
Standard Medication Visit
Oral medications, basic monitoring, documentation
Clinical Medication Visit
Most requestedInjections, nebulisers, complex multi-drug schedules
Monthly Oversight Package
Daily visits 5 days/week with monthly medication review
For daily 8h+ nursing + medication, see home nursing care →
How it works
From medication review to first visit — in 14 days.
Medication review
We review all current prescriptions, dosage schedules, and physician instructions before recommending a visit frequency.
Nurse matching
A nurse experienced with your patient's specific conditions and medications is matched — diabetes, cardiac, and renal care all require different expertise.
48h verification
Full background check and credential verification. Every medication management nurse is PHSRC-registered.
Schedule setup
A written daily medication schedule is created for the nurse and shared with the family before the first visit.
14-day guarantee
Every visit is documented. Wrong match replaced free within 7 days. Family receives a medication log after every visit.
Medication review
We review prescriptions, dosage schedules, and physician instructions before recommending visit frequency.
Nurse matching
A nurse experienced with your patient's specific conditions and medications is matched.
48h verification
Full background check. Every medication management nurse is PHSRC-registered.
Schedule setup
A written daily medication schedule is created and shared with the family before the first visit.
14-day guarantee
Every visit documented. Wrong match replaced free. Family receives medication log after every visit.
PHSRC
Registered Nurses
For all medication visits
100%
Documented
Every dose, every visit
250+
Vetted Nurses
Medication management exp.
14 Days
Placement Guarantee
Written — not verbal
Family stories
What families say.
“After my father's heart surgery at Lanka Hospitals, the nursing team from BetterHands provided exceptional post-operative care at home. They were thorough, kind, and always on time.”
Roshan & Dilini P.
Nugegoda
“The wound care provided for my mother's post-surgical recovery was exceptional. The nurse was highly skilled and always explained everything clearly. I would recommend BetterHands without hesitation.”
Dr. Tharanga S.
Colombo 05
“After my mother's discharge from Nawaloka, the BetterHands nurse handled her wound care and monitoring at our Dehiwala home flawlessly. Their coordination with the hospital made a stressful time so much easier.”
Ruwan F.
Dehiwala
FAQs
Common questions.
Everything about medication management at home in Sri Lanka, answered honestly.
A PHSRC-registered nurse visits to administer medications at the correct time, dose, and route — and monitors for side effects, interactions, and compliance. BetterHands provides daily medication management for patients managing multiple medications, with a documented record after every visit.
Medication management visits start from Rs. 4,500 for oral medications and basic monitoring. Clinical visits including injections and complex schedules start from Rs. 7,000. Monthly packages (daily visits 5 days/week) start from Rs. 30,000/month. A free medication review is provided before the first visit.
Yes. BetterHands PHSRC-registered nurses administer subcutaneous insulin, intramuscular injections, and other prescribed injectables at home. We monitor blood glucose before and after, document readings, and flag concerning trends to the treating physician. Insulin management is one of our most requested services.
BetterHands nurses manage refusal sensitively — understanding the reason, communicating with the family, and documenting every instance for the physician. We never force medications. If refusal becomes a pattern, our coordinator contacts the family and doctor to review the care plan and explore alternatives.
We use a structured daily medication schedule aligned with the physician's prescription, document every administration, check for known interactions, and flag concerns to the treating doctor. We also conduct regular medication reconciliation to ensure the prescription list is accurate and current.
No. Medications must be purchased from a pharmacy with a valid prescription. BetterHands nurses administer, manage, and document medications already in the home. Our coordinator advises on storage requirements and ensures the right supplies are available before the first visit.
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Care across Sri Lanka.
Same standard. Same guarantee. Every district.
Our service area
Medication management — across Sri Lanka.
Ready to arrange medication management
at home?
Book a free medication review — our coordinator will assess your loved one's prescription schedule, recommend the right visit frequency, and match a qualified nurse within 14 days.
250+
Vetted caregivers
96%
First-match success
Trained
Caregiver training
14
Days to placement