Home Medication Reviews
Comprehensive medication support in the comfort of your own home.
A Home Medicines Review (HMR) is a free, in-depth service designed to help you better understand and manage your medications, particularly if you’re living with complex health conditions or taking multiple medicines. Conducted in the privacy of your own home, the HMR is a collaborative service between your GP, a specially accredited pharmacist, and you.
What is a Home Medicines Review?
An HMR involves a specially trained pharmacist visiting your home to:
// Review all your prescription and over-the-counter medications
// Identify any medication-related issues (such as duplications, side effects, or interactions)
// Clarify how and when to take each medication
// Provide practical advice to make medicine management easier and safer
After the visit, the pharmacist prepares a detailed report with recommendations, which is shared with your GP to support your ongoing care.
Who Can Benefit from an HMR?
This service is especially beneficial for people who:
// Take multiple medications daily
// Have recently experienced a hospital admission or change in medication
// Are at risk of falls, confusion, or adverse medication effects
// Are managing chronic or complex conditions
// Are carers of someone with medication needs
Accessible
Integrated Care
Timely Service
Trusted Support
Friendly Environment
How Does it Work?
- GP Referral – Your doctor will assess your needs and provide a referral for an HMR.
- Pharmacist Visit – A credentialed pharmacist will contact you to arrange a home visit at a convenient time.
- Medication Review – During the visit, the pharmacist will go through all your medications and answer any questions.
- Follow-Up Plan – A summary report is sent to your GP, who will discuss any recommended changes or follow-up actions with you.
Why it Matters?
HMRs help reduce medication errors, hospital admissions, and improve your overall health and wellbeing. It’s a personalised, proactive way to make sure your medications are working for you—not against you.
Manage Your Prescriptions with Ease
At our medical centre, we’re here to support your complete health journey—including making it easier to manage your prescriptions. One way we do this is by offering patients the option to leave their scripts with our onsite pharmacy.
This is a free and convenient service available to all patients.
Visit Us or Get in Touch
Speak with our team at King Street Pharmacy in Warrawong. We’re here to support you in selecting options suited to your situation.
Medication Management FAQs
What is a Home Medication Review (HMR)?
A Home Medication Review is a free service where a specially accredited pharmacist reviews all your current medications, prescribed and non-prescribed—to ensure they are safe, effective, and appropriate. The review is done in collaboration with your GP and aims to support better health outcomes.
Who is eligible for a Home Medication Review?
HMRs are generally available to people who take multiple medications, have recently been discharged from hospital, are at risk of medication-related problems, or have difficulty managing their medicines. Your GP can refer you for the service if you meet the criteria.
How does the HMR process work?
After receiving a referral from your GP, an accredited pharmacist will contact you to arrange a suitable time for the review, either in person at your home or via telehealth. Following the review, a report with recommendations is sent back to your GP for discussion and follow-up.
Do I need to pay for a Home Medication Review?
No, HMRs are fully funded by the Australian Government under the Medicare Benefits Schedule. There is no cost to eligible patients.
What should I prepare for a Home Medication Review?
It’s helpful to gather all your current medications, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter items, vitamins, and supplements. Be prepared to discuss how and when you take your medications, as well as side effects or concerns you’ve noticed.