A structured medication review is a thorough check-up for your medicines. It’s when your Practice Clinical Pharmacist takes a close look at all the medications, you’re taking to make sure they’re working well for you and not causing any problems. Here’s how it helps you:
Making sure your medicines are right for you
Your Clinical Pharmacist will check if each medicine you’re taking is still needed and if it’s the best choice for your health condition.
Preventing problems
Your Clinical Pharmacist will look out for any potential side effects or interactions between your medicines that could cause problems. By catching these early, they can prevent you from getting sick.
Keeping you safe
The review helps keep you safe by ensuring that you’re taking the right dose of each medicine and that it’s not harming you in any way.
Helping you understand your medicines
Your Clinical Pharmacist will explain each medicine to you in simple language, so you understand what it’s for, how to take it, and what to watch out for.
Improving your health
By optimizing your medication regimen, the review can help improve your overall health and well-being, making you feel better and helping you manage your health condition more effectively.
Overall, a structured medication review is all about making sure you’re getting the most benefit from your medicines while minimizing any risks. It’s an important part of your healthcare that helps keep you healthy and safe.