Patient question

What should a person with coronary heart disease do if they discover their medication is lost while away from home, and how can they contact local medical services?

Answer reviewed by Zhang Jinying, Chief Physician

Reviewed: 2026-10-10 · Credential: 110410000020323

Professional answer

First contact the original prescribing institution or a local legitimate medical facility. Explain that the medication is lost, state your current location, and give the next scheduled dose time. Prepare existing prescriptions, photos of the medication box, or electronic medication records so a doctor or pharmacist can verify the drug name, strength, and replacement process. Do not buy a substitute based only on pill appearance, and do not decide on your own to take an extra dose or increase the dose. If you have symptoms that need urgent attention, seek local medical help directly.

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