Our Report Services
What do we assess in a Pharmacy Review?
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Medication indications and relevance to claim/injury
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Efficacy of the drug for the individual
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Safety for use
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Contra-indications, adverse effects, risks of the drug
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Medication interactions of full medication profile
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Alternative medications and management strategies
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Potential for tolerance, dependence and addiction
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Impacts on fitness, function, quality of life
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Barriers to returning to work and daily activities
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Medication pricing charged to the insurer
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Medication reduction plans
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Appropriate monitoring of the drug and outcomes from use
Common triggers for our intervention
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Reports of adverse effects (impacts on fitness, sedation, drowsiness)
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Gastrointestinal upset / investigations
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Requests for drug trials
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Medicinal cannabis use or requests
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Long-term use of 'high-risk' drugs (opioids, benzodiazepines)
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Addiction or misuse concerns
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Polypharmacy (5 or more drugs)
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Ineffective medications (continued symptoms despite ongoing medication)
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Determine claim related / unrelated medications
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Determine reasonable and necessary medications
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Excessive pharmacy pricing
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Lack of communication from treating Doctor
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Multiple treating/prescribing doctors, multiple Pharmacies
Our average turn-around times
6
We finalise reports within 5 business days of receiving your referral
4
We achieve successful treating party contact within 3 days of your referral
2
We finalise reports within 2 business days of successful treating doctor contact