MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
If you take several medicines or have recently had changes to your treatment, it can be helpful to sit down with a pharmacist and review everything together. MedsChecks and Diabetes MedsChecks provide an opportunity to discuss your medicines, ask questions and better understand your treatment plan.
MedsChecks and Diabetes MedsChecks - A Free Medicines Check-Up
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
If you take several medicines or have recently had changes to your treatment, it can be helpful to sit down with a pharmacist and review everything together. MedsChecks and Diabetes MedsChecks provide an opportunity to discuss your medicines, ask questions and better understand your treatment plan.
MedsCheck and Diabetes MedsCheck - A Free Medicines Check-Up
A MedsCheck is a government-funded consultation with a pharmacist that reviews your medicines and how they're being used. A Diabetes MedsCheck provides similar support for eligible people living with type 2 diabetes and includes discussion about diabetes medicines and monitoring devices.
The short answer
During a MedsCheck, you'll meet privately with a pharmacist to review:
- Prescription medicines
- Over-the-counter medicines
- Vitamins and supplements
- How and when medicines are taken
- Questions or concerns about your treatment
The aim is to help you better understand your medicines and identify any issues that may need discussion with your GP.
What happens in a MedsCheck?
MedsChecks are available for eligible patients living in the community who use multiple medicines or may benefit from a structured medicines review.
Eligibility requirements apply and can change over time.
Our pharmacist can check whether you qualify before booking your appointment.
Who is eligible?
A Diabetes MedsCheck is designed for eligible people living with type 2 diabetes.
The consultation may include discussion about:
- Diabetes medicines
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Monitoring devices
- Medicine routines
- Questions relating to diabetes treatment
It provides an opportunity to review how medicines fit into your overall diabetes management plan.
What is a Diabetes MedsCheck?
Medicine regimens can change over time due to:
- New prescriptions
- Hosptial admissions
- Specialist appointments
- Changes in health conditions
A structured review can help ensure you understand:
- Why each medicine is prescribed
- When medicines should be taken
- How medicines fit into your daily routine
- Any questions you may wish to discuss further with your healthcare team
Why book a medicines review?
MedsChecks and Diabetes MedsChecks are government-funded for eligible patients.
Appointments are conducted privately within the pharmacy and typically take around 20-30 minutes.
Cost and timing
Does a MedsCheck cost anything?
For eligible patients, MedsChecks are funded through the Government program and provided at no charge.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can speak directly with our pharmacy team to discuss eligibility requirements and book an appointment.
Is a MedsCheck the same as a Home Medicines Review?
No. A MedsCheck is completed in the pharmacy, while a Home Medicines Review is arranged through your GP and conducted by an accredited pharmacist in your home.
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