Some patients may find their medication regime is becoming cumbersome with many medications and want to make sure there are no side effects due to mixing. It is recommended when patients have more than 5 regular medications to consider a review.
Nathan Shewry is an Accredited Pharmacist and Registered Nurse. He is qualified and skilled to work with our GPs in reviewing the medications of patients and report back to doctors around the potential issues and recommendations.
You can book an appointment with Nathan by calling the practice.
Benefits of a Medication Review:
Reduces the risk of hospitalization
Improves the effectiveness of medication
Is known best practice in patient care
Educates the patient around storage of medication and use.
For more information about Medicine Reviews visit the Department of Health | Medication management reviews.