Consumers

What are Medication Management Reviews?

A Medication Management Review is a way for GPs and pharmacists to make sure you get the most benefit from your medicines. The GP generates a referral to the pharmacist and the pharmacist then meets with you to discuss your medicines.

Some of the things that may be discussed with the pharmacist include:

Showing you how to take your medicines correctly,
Explain why and when to take your medicines,
Explain where your medicines should be stored,
Checking that prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and vitamins are appropriate to take together, and clarify any confusion with generic medicines (the less expensive brands).

The pharmacist then makes a written report back to the GP, who discusses the recommendations with you.

A Medication Management Review is nothing to worry about

A Medication Management Review is not a way of “checking up on you” or talking to the GP behind your back and it cannot be done without your consent. It’s a good way to improve your relationship with your GP, because GPs can get the full picture on the medicines you’re using, both prescription and non-prescription.

Why are they a good idea?

If medicines aren’t used properly, or if the wrong ones are used together, the results can be serious. More than 140,000 Australian have to go to hospital each year with problems caused by their medication. It has been shown that, in up to 69% of these cases, the problem could have been avoided. Older people, because they often take a number of different medicines, are particularly at risk. As a result of Medication Management Reviews, people say they understand more about managing their condition themselves and more about their medication.

What does it cost?

A Medication Management Review is a Government funded, consumer-focused, collaborative service involving both GPs and community pharmacists and it's FREE to eligible consumers! Health Information For general health and medical information, please refer to the links section of the website.