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IS A MEDICINES USE REVIEW (MUR)?
An MUR is your opportunity to discuss any issues
you may have with your medication. There may be
things you want to suggest, changes or worries that
are bothering you. The service is FREE and open
to everyone registered with this pharmacy.
WHO IS IT WITH?
The MUR is arranged with one of our qualified pharmacists
who you will be able to talk openly with and discuss
questions or worries you may have. A note will be
made of the results of your MUR which will be passed
to your doctor.
WHO CAN HAVE AN MUR?
An MUR is designed for patients who have been registered
with this pharmacy for at least 3 months. If you
are not registered then register now:
You should consider having an MUR if :
a) You are over 75
b) You are regularly taking prescription medicines
c) You are taking medicine for long term illnesses
(such as arthritis, diabetes or epilepsy).
d) You are taking hospital prescribed medicines
or have recently come out of hospital.
e) You have had major changes to your medication.
WHERE WILL I HAVE MY MUR?
It is important that our pharmacists know as much
about you and your medicines as possible. Depending
on where you live a home visit may be possible.
If not a phone consultation will be carried out.
This should take between 20 to 30 minutes.
HOW DO I ARRANGE FOR AN MUR?
Fill in the chart below with as much information
as you can. If you don’t know something leave it
blank, our pharmacists will help you complete the
table at the review. Don’t forget to include any
medicines, vitamins or supplements you purchase
on a regular basis. The MUR is not just about tablets,
include any creams, ointments, inhalers or other
medical devices you regularly use.
When our pharmacist receive you request for an
MUR you will be notified whether a visit or phone
consultation will be possible. We will then ask
you to confirm a convenient time.
WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK AT MY MUR?
You can ask anything about medicines and taking
them. These reviews are not usually the place to
talk about aspects of the condition of your health.
Some examples of questions are listed below.
1) What does this medication do?
2) Could I take a different , better medication?
3) How long do I need to take this medication?
4) Do I really need to take all these medicines?
5) Is there anything to help me take medicines?
6) Can I have easy open tops for my medication?
7) I have problems swallowing my tablets
8) I have problems remembering to take tablets
9) I have problems with taking different types of
tablets
10) I have problems with side effects from one or
more medicines
11) I am experiencing general problems with my medication.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARDS?
At the end of your MUR our pharmacist will note
any changes or recommendations that you agree with.
This information will be passed to your doctor.
You will also receive a copy of the MUR to take
to your doctor. You may wish to have another MUR
later on, this can be discussed and arranged with
you by our pharmacists.
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