Home Medication Reviews: Ensuring Safe and Effective Medicine Use
Every so often, a home medicines review is needed to help people better understand and manage the medications they are taking.
What Is A Home Medication Review?
A home medication review (or HMR) is usually conducted by an accredited HMR pharmacist who will discuss your current medications with you and your GP to make sure you’re being given the right quantity and best available medicines for your needs.
Who Can Benefit From A Home Medication Review?
For people who take multiple medications, or those with chronic conditions, a medication review is particularly beneficial. They ensure you’re not at any risk of adverse effects that may occur when medicines aren’t being taken correctly.
When Should You Consider a Home Medication Review?
If there have been recent changes to your medications, if you have recently been discharged from hospital, or if you start feeling unwell due to your medications, an HMR is easily arranged through your GP. Your doctor can make the necessary referral for you, and they’ll receive a detailed report from the accredited pharmacist who meets with you. To that end, a periodic review of medication is simply an essential part of good health management.
How The Home Medication Review Process Works
Step 1: Referral By A GP
Your doctor may suggest a home medicines review to you, or you might personally ask them for one if you have any concerns about your medications.
Step 2: In-Home Consultation
After the referral from your doctor, an accredited pharmacist will set up a time that suits you and they’ll arrange for an interview in your home, where you can discuss all your medications and when and how you take them.
Step 3: Collaborative Care Plan
At the conclusion of your meeting, the accredited pharmacist provides a complete and detailed report for your doctor covering all your medications which will allow them to make a tailored management plan for you.
Schedule Your Home Medication Review Today
You can request an HMR anytime using the simple form below to book a home medication review directly through your doctor. We’ll arrange a referral to an HMR accredited pharmacist and you’ll be able to conduct your review in no time.