Medication at camp: Webster-paks

What is a Webster-pak?

A Webster-pak is a sealed blister pack prepared by a pharmacy. Each dose sits in its own bubble, set out by day and time, with a pharmacy label stating medication name, dose, and time.

Webster-paks are a safe, reliable way to manage medication. They make it easy to see which medication needs to be taken and when, so the right dose is taken at the right time. They reduce the risk of missed doses or errors, and make complex medication routines simpler to manage.

What we can accept, and what we can't

Yes, please

Webster-pak

Sealed, pharmacy-prepared, labelled by day and dose

We can't accept

Dosette box

Packed at home, not sealed or pharmacy-labelled

Why we ask for Webster-paks

At camp, our medic team gives medication to lots of participants across several days. We want every person to get the right medication, at the right dose, at the right time.

A Webster-pak helps us do that safely:

• It's checked by a pharmacist. The pharmacy packs and labels each dose, so we know exactly what's inside.
• Each dose is sealed. We can see straight away if a dose has been taken or missed.
• It's clear and consistent. Every dose is set out by day and time, which reduces the chance of mix-ups.

Dosette boxes and pill organisers are packed at home. They aren't sealed or labelled by a pharmacist, so our medic team can't confirm what's in each compartment. That's why we can't accept them.

How to get a Webster-pak

1. Take the prescriptions to your pharmacy.
2. Ask them to pack the tablets and vitamins into a Webster-pak for the dates of camp.
3. Collect it before camp. It can take 1 to 3 days, depending on the pharmacy, so please arrange it as soon as possible.

Other medications

Some medications can't go in a Webster-pak, like liquids, inhalers, and creams. Your pharmacist may also tell you a particular medication can't be packed.

These must come in their original packaging, showing: