Home Medicines Review (HMR) is a service to patients living at home in the community.
Home medicines reviews assist people of any age to manage their medicines better.
If you are using multiple medications, are concerned or confused about your medicines, having difficulty managing your medication, or have been recently discharged from hospital or other care facility, you may benefit from a Home Medicines Review.
This involves your medical practitioner and pharmacist working together to review all the medicines you are taking, including prescription medicines and over the counter and complementary medicines.
A pharmacist conducts an interview with you, preferably in the comfort of your own home, and then writes a report back to the GP. The GP will discuss any recommendations with you and may make appropriate changes to your medication regimen.
The pharmacist’s review and report is paid for by the Australian Government, so it will not cost you anything. Your GP may bulk-bill or charge you for the GP consultations.
If you, or someone you care for, might benefit from having an HMR please talk to your GP or Capital Chemist Pharmacist.
For more information, read the Home Medicines Review brochure, which is available from your pharmacist or visit Home Medicines Review.
