A structured medication review is a private, confidential appointment between you and a clinical pharmacist to discuss your health and your medicines. Clinical pharmacists are medicines experts who work alongside your doctors to make sure your medicines are right for you.
The aim of the medication review is to check that you are prescribed the most appropriate medicines, making sure that you get the most safe and effective treatment available without affecting the quality of your care and your daily routine.
You will be asked how you are getting on with your medicines; so inform your health professional of any problems or concerns you may have. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your medicines.
Tests may be made to determine whether the medicine is working (e.g. blood pressure checks). Monitoring may be necessary for the type of medication that you are on.
If any changes need to be made to your medication, your agreement will be sought before changes are made.
A record of the review will be documented in your medical notes.