Improve your medication safety and health outcomes
At Manningham General Practice, we can help eligible patients access a Home Medicines Review (HMR).
A Home Medicines Review is a service where an accredited pharmacist visits you at home and reviews your medications, as well as provides recommendations to your GP. The aim is to help ensure your medicines are being used safely and effectively, while reducing the risk of medication-related problems. HMR Referrals Australia states that the review is conducted by an accredited pharmacist, with findings provided to the GP for follow-up care.
What Is a Home Medicines Review?
A Home Medicines Review is a comprehensive assessment of all the medications you take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins and supplements.
The accredited pharmacist will discuss:
- What medications you take
- How and when you take them
- Any side effects or concerns
- Whether there may be interactions between medicines
- Ways to improve medication management
Following the review, the pharmacist prepares a report for your GP, who will discuss any recommendations with you.
Who may benefit?
A Home Medicines Review may be suitable if you:
- Take multiple medications
- Have recently been discharged from hospital
- Have a chronic or complex medical condition
- Experience medication side effects
- Have difficulty remembering when to take your medicines
- Have concerns about your medication regimen
- Use several different healthcare providers or pharmacies
Older adults and people taking five or more medications are often among those who benefit most from a medication review.
Benefits of a Home Medicines Review
A Home Medicines Review can help:
✔ Improve your understanding of your medications
✔ Reduce the risk of medication interactions
✔ Identify duplicate or unnecessary medicines
✔ Improve medication adherence
✔ Reduce the likelihood of medication-related hospital admissions
✔ Support better overall health outcomes
How Does the Process Work?
Step 1: Discuss With Your GP
Your GP will determine whether a Home Medicines Review may be beneficial for you.
Step 2: Referral
If appropriate, your GP will arrange a referral to an accredited pharmacist.
Step 3: Medication Review
The pharmacist will come to your home to review your medications and discuss any concerns.
Step 4: Recommendations
The pharmacist provides a report to your GP.
Step 5: Follow-Up
Your GP reviews the recommendations with you and discusses any changes to your treatment plan.
Is there a cost?
For eligible patients, Home Medicines Reviews are generally funded through Medicare and there is typically no out-of-pocket cost. Eligibility and individual circumstances can be discussed with your GP.
Book an appointment
If you would like to learn more about Home Medicines Reviews or find out whether you are eligible, speak with your doctor at Manningham General Practice.