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- You have a right to ask your pharmacist or doctor about the medicines you are prescribed, so don't feel shy. It also helps you to know what to expect if you take a medicine, stop taking it or don't take it at all.
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• check all the medicines you are taking and check what they are for (including those you don't need a prescription for, such as some painkillers, and complementary medicines such as herbal medicines) • check that you understand why you are taking your medicines • find out how you feel about taking your medicines
Medication reviews identify opportunities to help you get the best out of the medicines you’re taking, to help you understand what they do and why you’re taking them, to switch you to different medicines – or sometimes to stop medicines that are no longer right for you.
Structured Medicine Reviews (SMRs) are an evidence-based and comprehensive review of a patient’s medication, taking into consideration all aspects of their health. In a structured medication review clinicians and patients work as equal partners to understand the balance between the benefits and risks of and alternatives of taking medicines.
Why do I need a review? The aim of the structured medication review is to check that you are prescribed the most appropriate medicines and that you get the best out of those medicines.
encourage you to ask questions about your condition and possible treatments and should ask if you have any concerns. Questions you might ask about medicines • What are the benefits of this medicine? • What are the risks in using this medicine? • What effect might the medicine have on my symptoms and everyday life?
INTRODUCTION. This guidance was put together by the Clinical and Prescribing subcommittee to meet the increasing demand from individuals and organisations for information relating to prescribing in general practice.
If you have concerns about your medicines, you can ask to meet with an expert to talk about them. Your doctor’s surgery will arrange for you to see a pharmacist (chemist), doctor or nurse. This is usually called a 'medication review', and this guide will help you get the best from it.
