PSA updates practice guidelines

NEW practice guidelines for conducting medication management reviews and providing quality use of medicines (QUM) services to residential aged care facilities are now available.

The Guidelines for comprehensive medication management reviews, produced by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), provide pharmacists with best practice guidance when providing medication management review services, such as Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) and Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs).

PSA National President, Dr Chris Freeman, said the updated guidelines were timely following the introduction of telepharmacy services in Australia and the Federal Government’s decision to fund additional follow-up consultations to boost QUM.

“The revised guidelines are designed to support pharmacists in providing quality medication management services and improve the quality use of medicines in the community,” he said.

“Pharmacists have an important role to play in reducing medicationrelated harm and ensuring medicines are used safely and appropriately.

”These guidelines will also provide guidance and support for pharmacists in implementing program changes in practice, such as the utilisation of follow-ups after the initial HMR or RMMR.”

The guidelines provide advice on considerations when recommending and undertaking follow-ups after the initial review, as well as highlighting the importance of collaboration and communication with the healthcare team and the role of pharmacists as part of this team when providing medication management review services.

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