Review Medications
Medication review best practices:
- Ensure patient’s medication list is up-to-date and accurately reflects everything they are taking
- Assess patient’s medication experience: beliefs, concerns, expectations, and understanding
- For each medication assess: indication and goals of therapy
- For each medication assess: effectiveness, safety, and patient adherence
- Assess any barriers to care (e.g., socioeconomic barriers or cognitive impairment) that may impact a patient’s ability to fully adhere to their medication regimen
- Make appropriate medication therapy changes, as warranted, based on assessments of indication, effectiveness, safety, and patient adherence [IESA]
- Educate the patient on any medication changes made
Resources
- SAFE Medication Review Framework (CDC handout)
- Ten Medications Older Adults Should Avoid or Use with Caution (HealthinAging.org tip sheet)
- Medication Management Resources for Providers
*A consultant pharmacist will review patient’s medication list prior to clinic visit