We Provide Home Medication Reviews in Townsville
Providing Crucial Clarity for Your Medication
Are you on a complex medication regime? Are you introducing newly prescribed, over-the-counter or complementary medicines? If so, a home medication review may benefit you. At Wulguru Pharmacy, we provide medication reviews in Townsville.
We offer our customers an informative, personalised and timely service. Our clinical pharmacist will talk one-on-one with you to examine your medications and determine any medication-related concerns. These include:
- Side effects
- Interactions between medications
- Too many medications
- Dosage
We’ll help you understand what your medication is treating, how to correctly take the medication, how to store it and suggest alternative medical solutions that may be helpful. Our pharmacist will write a report to send to your GP after we complete the review.
To find out more about our home medication review services in Townsville, call us on (07) 4729 1047. We also provide script services, blood pressure monitoring, personal medication packs and more.
When to Consider a Home Medication Review
You should consider a home medication review if you are:
- Taking more than five medications a day
- Struggling to keep track of your medications
- Needing close monitoring because of your medication
- Prescribed medication that can have serious interactions with other medications
- Feeling unwell after taking medication
- Feeling no change in your condition when taking medications
- Recently returned from hospital
- Updating your medication plan
Our compassionate staff are here to take the guesswork out of the whole process. Contact us today to arrange a service.
What a Home Medication Review Involves
A home medication review typically includes:
- An assessment of current medications and any changes in dosage or frequency since your last visit.
- A discussion about the potential benefits and risks associated with your medications.
- Education about how to take each medication, including information about possible side effects and interactions between different drugs.
- Guidance on avoiding drug interactions (for example, taking certain foods or supplements that could interact with a specific medication).
- Advice on managing existing conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
- Tips for using over-the-counter medicines safely and effectively.
- Suggestions on how to safely store medications at home.
- Recommendations on which healthcare professionals or services you should consult for additional help.
- Help with understanding any medical bills that you may have received.
- An action plan to follow after your home visit, including contact information for any healthcare professionals who recommended specific medications or treatments.
We will tailor our services for your unique circumstances. Get in touch today to find out more.