Home Medicine Review
“Mixing up your medications can be a recipe for trouble”
Take advantage of this free service by talking to your GP today or contact us to discuss your needs further.
Gunn and McConville have accredited pharmacists available to undertake Home Medicines Reviews. We can work with you and your doctor to help you manage your medicines at home. And the best news is, there is no cost to you!
More than 140,000 Australians are admitted to hospital each year with problems caused by their medication. It has been shown that, in up to 60% of these cases, the problem could have been avoided.
- Could you benefit from a Home Medicines Review?
- Do you take more than 5 medicines a day?
- Are you worried or confused about your medicines?
- Do you sometimes forget to take your medicines?
- Do you see more than one GP or specialist?
- Have you recently spent time in hospital?
If you answered 'yes' to one or more of these questions a Home Medicines Review may help you to manage your medicines and your health, leading to greater independence and quality of life. Talk to one of our Pharmacists or your GP today to see how.
The benefits of receiving a Home Medicines Review from one of our accredited Pharmacists include:
- Showing you how to take your medicines correctly.
- Explaining why and when you should take them.
- Explaining where the medicines should be stored.
- Checking your prescription medicines, over the counter medicines and vitamins are appropriate to take together.
- Checking any equipment, such as nebulisers and blood glucose meters are in working order.
- Gaining information about management of your conditions.
A Home Medicines Review can help you understand your condition and give you more confidence in managing your treatment. Let us help you get the most out of life.