CHRONIC Pain MedsChecks: The Chronic pain MedsCheck Trial is getting underway across Australia from this week.
Participating community pharmacies that have completed the required training will start recording trial services using the Chronic Pain MedsCheck Trial Software from GuildLink.
The trial is being conducted at more than 1,600 pharmacies across Australia with community pharmacists being encouraged to build relationships with other health professionals who provide support for patients with chronic pain.
The role of community pharmacies in the trial includes:
* Supported self -management of patients taking medication who are dealing with chronic pain for more than three months through pharmacist advice;
* Pharmacy-based evaluation of patients' medicine;
* Provision of an action plan which incorporates education, self-management and referral to other health professionals where additional support is required; and
* Three-month follow up after the initial service.
For more information see the website at 6cpa.com.au.
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