Medicine:Home medicines review (Australia)

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The Home Medicine Review Process
Figure 1: The Home Medicine Review process
Pharmacists usually assist the patient with reviewing the medication needed. Credit: Bill Branson (Photographer)

The Domiciliary Medication Management Review (DMMR), also named as a Home Medicines Review (HMR),[1] in an Australian scheme for the patients residing in community setting.[2] There are many steps included in a Home Medicine Review Service (Figure 1).[3]

Introduced in 2001 into the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) as item 900,[4] it is aimed at preventative care.

Following an assessment of the patient's needs, a medication management plan is made.

Consultant Pharmacist

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