Medication review
A second look at what you already take
For people who have been on medicines for years, from more than one prescriber.
Lists grow. One medicine was added for a reason that has since passed, another for a side effect of the first. In a review we read the whole list with you, ask what each is for, and write down what we find.
We do not stop anything in the same visit: any change is discussed first and made one step at a time.
What we look at
Three things in a review
Each medicine
What it is for, and whether that is still needed.
Doses and timing
When you take what, and whether it can be simpler.
Questions to take along
A short list for your pharmacist or other clinicians.
Before you come
What to bring
- Every bottle or a written list, with doses
- Over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and supplements
- The name and phone number of your pharmacy
- The names of other clinicians who prescribe for you
A review is booked as an evaluation if you are new to us, and as a longer follow-up if you are already a patient.
Ask for a review
Tell us how many medicines you take, and we will book the right amount of time.