Discharge Medicines Review (DMR)
Post-hospital discharge medication review and support
Our Discharge Medicines Review service helps patients recently discharged from hospital understand and manage their medications safely. This free NHS service ensures you're taking your medicines correctly and helps prevent readmission to hospital.
Key Benefits
Prevent Readmission
Reduce risk of medication-related hospital readmission
Medicine Optimisation
Ensure you're getting the best from your medications
Expert Support
One-to-one consultation with our pharmacist
Free NHS Service
No charge for eligible patients
How It Works
Referral or Self-Referral
Hospital staff may refer you, or you can request the service yourself after discharge
Initial Review
We'll review your discharge summary and new medications within 2-3 days
Consultation
Meet with our pharmacist to discuss your medicines and any concerns
Follow-up
Second review within 14 days to ensure everything is going well
Who Can Benefit
This service is suitable for:
- Patients recently discharged from hospital
- Those with changed medications during hospital stay
- Patients prescribed high-risk medicines
- Anyone confused about their post-discharge medications
- Patients with multiple medical conditions
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this service, you must:
- Recently discharged from hospital (within 2 weeks)
- Changes made to medications during hospital stay
- Prescribed at least one new medicine
- Living at home or in a care home
- Registered with a GP in Wales
What to Expect
Two-Stage Review
Initial review within days of discharge, follow-up within 2 weeks
Comprehensive Check
We'll review all your medications, not just new ones
Private Consultation
Confidential discussion in our consultation room
Written Summary
Clear information about your medicines to take home
Pricing
This NHS-funded service is completely free for eligible patients
This includes:
- Two consultation appointments
- Complete medication review
- Medicine information leaflets
- Liaison with your GP if needed
- Ongoing support and advice
NHS Guidelines & Information
NHS Wales DMR Service
This service is commissioned by NHS Wales to improve medicine safety and reduce hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge.
Quality Standards
DMR services follow NICE guidelines for medicines optimisation and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's standards for hospital discharge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon after discharge should I have a DMR?
Ideally within 2-3 days of leaving hospital, but we can still help if it's been up to 2 weeks since discharge.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring all your medications (including any from before hospital), your discharge summary, and a list of any questions or concerns.
What if I'm having problems with my new medicines?
Tell us immediately - we can often suggest solutions or liaise with your hospital team or GP to resolve issues quickly.
Is this the same as a Medicines Use Review?
No, DMR is specifically for patients after hospital discharge and focuses on preventing readmission through better medicine management.
Important Information
If you've been in hospital recently and are unsure about your medicines, don't wait - contact us today. Early intervention can prevent complications and improve your recovery.
Ready to Get Started?
Call us or visit the pharmacy to arrange your post-discharge medicines review.