Home Medicines Review

What is a Home Medicines Review (HMR)?

A Home Medicines Review (HMR) is where an Accredited Pharmacist upon referral from a client's GP will conduct a comprehensive clinical review on a patient's medicines in their home. ​

The service is a collaboration between the clients's GP, Pharmacist and other involved health professionals, it facilitates collaborative working relationships between care groups enabling between understanding and knowledge of client care. 

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What are the benefits of HMR?

By participating in a HMR you will see an increase in your knowledge, a holistic outlook, improvement in your medication, a growth in seeking healthier behaviour, strengthened self-management and interest from your family in friends who may also wish to seek out a HMR.

How to access a HMR?

You need to visit your GP and ask him/her for a HMR referral.

Your GP will complete the referral with you in the room and send it to your pharmacist.

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Once receiving and assessing your HMR form, your pharmacist will call you and make a suitable time to come visit you in your home.