Home Medicines Review (HMR) Streamlined for GPs

What is a Home Medicines Review (HMR)?

A Home Medicine Review (HMR), also referred to as a Domiciliary Medication Management Review (DMMR – MBS Item 900), is an in-depth review of a patient’s medicines for those at increased risk of medication-related issues.

  ✅ HMRs are 100% Bulk-Billed by Medicare 

  ✅ Performed in the patient’s home by a credentialed pharmacist.

  ✅ Assesses medication safety, adherence, possible interactions, and ways to improve treatment effectiveness.

  ✅ You the GP, remain the key decision-maker regarding prescribing and ongoing patient management.

Embed HMRs in to Your Existing Workflow!

1) Health Assessments:
Patients identified during routine assessments may also benefit from a DMMR (Item 900), particularly those at higher risk of medication-related issues.

2) Chronic Disease Management (GPCCMP):
For patients with ongoing chronic conditions who are not achieving treatment goals, an HMR referral can be considered as part of the broader care plan.

✅ Integrating HMRs into your existing review processes can help support safer and more effective medication use for your patients.

Which Patients may be considered for a HMR?

Under the MBS, a patient may be considered eligible for a Domiciliary Medication Management Review (DMMR, Item 900) if, with the patient's consent,  the GP assesses the patient as:

1) having a chronic medical condition or a complex medication regimen; and

2) not having their therapeutic goals met

HMR Referral Process with Concise MedReviews

Currently, we accept HMR referrals for patients living in the Outer Northern Suburbs of Melbourne including:

✅ Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Campbellfield, Broadmeadows, Somerton

✅ Epping, Mill Park, South Morang, Mernda, Doreen, Wollert

✅ Mickleham, Kalkallo, Donnybrook