home medicine reviews
‘The guilt of turning patients away is eating me up’
Pharmacists are calling for changes to the current HMR caps, as well as fair pay and telehealth options Consultant pharmacists are calling for the caps on HMRs to be removed …
Working out the funding
Angus Thompson talks about the state of the Home Medicine Review program and the ongoing debate over its funding In this edition of the AJP podcast, our host, Carlene McMaugh, …
Pharmacy programs on the rise
Numbers of medication reviews, DAAs and staged supply services provided by pharmacists under the 7CPA have risen since the last agreement, new data reveals New data revealing the use of …
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 …
Staff Spotlight
Sydney intern Chrysa Giannellis, who’s keen to become HMR accredited, thinks pharmacists should be remunerated for chronic disease management and other clinical services 1. What qualifications do you have and when/where did …
The big debate: HMR versus MedsCheck
Recent pharmacy program changes have been criticised over perceived lack of funding for HMRs – but is there potential for them to be funded through the MBS in the future? The provision …
It “makes you feel more like a person than a patient”
Home Medicine Reviews (HMRs) help the pharmacist to scope out the patient’s home and have that added personal touch, although some changes need to be made Home-based primary care has …