HMR
Fund HMR program outside 8CPA
New direct-to-pharmacist funding model needed to ensure viability of Home Medicines Review (HMR) program, consultant pharmacists claim Consultant pharmacists are calling on the government to fund the HMR program outside …
‘A tax on younger pharmacists’
Guild president calls for the removal of accreditation fees, but says community pharmacy pay situation is improving Accreditation fees for pharmacists represent a ‘tax on younger pharmacists’ and should be …
Accreditation programs in favour
Medication review accreditation numbers are up as rule changes allowing more funded visits come into force The number of pharmacists seeking to becoming accredited for medication management reviews is at …
The aged care dilemma
Medicines are intended to prevent and treat disease and illness. Yet, in many cases, particularly those involving older Australians, medicines may be doing more harm than good As masters of …
Telehealth: conducting medication reviews during COVID-19
What do pharmacists need to know about the recent ‘telepharmacy’ changes? The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of healthcare – and indeed pharmacy – as we know it. Since 21 April, pharmacists have been able to undertake a range …
Cap on or cap off?
No cap would be ideal, PSA president says as he outlines the proposals to the HMR and RMMR programs such as expansion of the referral pathway and follow-up reviews PSA national …
Cap on or cap off?
A recent column has restarted the debate over whether the Home Medicine Review cap needs to be lifted. Here’s how our readers responded A recent AJP column by pharmacist Karalyn …
Not enough HMRs: study
Experts say there is a need for more funding and collaboration to improve uptake and targeting of HMRs Home Medicines Review (HMR) use in Australia was found to be generally …
How much do HMRs really matter?
A review of discrepancies between medicines information held by the GP and that discovered during HMRs has found a large amount were a potentially serious risk An Australian study has …
Lost in transition
Rate of errors are still too high at care transition, and HMR funding caps are not helping: experts Problems with coordination of care are still leading to an unacceptable level …
HMR caps still a concern
The issue of funding caps on the HMR and RMMR programs has again raised its head during a discussion of professional service trials. In a panel discussion at the recent …
HMR barriers hamper deprescribing
Deprescribing push being held back by low HMR uptake, experts say While a range of studies and expert opinions have emphasised the vital role of deprescribing in elderly patients, it …