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Workshop reports PCNE Medication Review Symposium 3 November 2009

Workshop 1 (click here for report)

The simple medication review. Chair: Patrick Eichenberger, Switzerland
Participants will discuss a simple medication review, based on the medication history in the pharmacy. What are the problems that can be detected (drug-drug interactions, some side-effects, unusual dosages and some adherence issues)? How to perform the review?

Workshop 2 (click here for report)

The Intermediate medication review. Chair: Anders Ekedahl, Sweden
An intermediate review can be performed when the patient can be approached for information. Such a review is based on medication history and patient information. What are the problems that can be detected (drug-drug interactions, some side-effects, unusual dosages adherence issues, drug-food interactions, effectiveness issues, side effects, and possible problems with OTC medications)? How to perform the review?

Workshop 3 (click here for report)
The advanced medication review. Chair: Nina Griese, Germany
The advanced medication review. Chair: Nina Griese, Germany An advanced medication review is based on medication history, patient information and clinical information. What are the problems that can be detected (drug-drug interactions, some side-effects, unusual dosages adherence issues, drug-food interactions, effectiveness issues, side effects, and possible problems with OTC medications)? But the advanced review would also make it possible to look at issues around indications related problems (indication without a drug and drugs without indication), and possibly also dosage issues based on laboratory data, antibiotic appropriateness, adherence to clinical guidelines & formularies etc..