The Bronze Review is a minimum 2-session medication audit (with up to 4 month access) that is ideal for the patient on 4 or less medications, and who have 3 or fewer medical conditions that are well controlled. This program is ideal for patients who want to: 1) get a thorough review of all their medications and health issues to ensure there are no red flags on the horizon, 2) those who want to get off medications and 3) Patients who want an overall second opinion on their medication therapies, 4) Those who have a single health condition or problem that negatively impacts their life. An example of someone who would benefit from this program is Susan:
Susan'sJourney with the Snorkel Review
Background
Susan is a 75-year-old female who takes 4 prescription medications, which includes one for cholesterol, another for blood pressure, a sleeping pill, and a thyroid medication. Susan is very active and enjoys walking, traveling, cooking and participating in church activities. Susan has been on the same medications for years and often wonders if she still needs to be on them. Physically, aside from minor aches and pains (which she attributes to getting older) and allergy flares, she has no major complaints. Mentally, she has some concern about recent memory lapses and privately worries it’s a cause for concern.
What a simple Snorkel Med Review audit reveals to Susan
- She routinely takes an over-the-counter product that worsens her blood pressure and kidney function
- She would occasionally take an allergy medication that caused her to have memory lapses and confusion
- She was discouraged from taking a “natural supplement” to improve her memory, as it had interactions with her prescription medications and was expensive and ineffective
- She was able to get off her cholesterol medication
- Discovered that her ankle swelling was due to her blood pressure med. Her dose was eventually decreased then stopped
- She was advised to change the timing of her multivitamin with her thyroid medication
- Her daytime fatigue was eliminated by adjusting her nighttime sleeping medication
- The pharmacist recommended travel meds for her upcoming trip to Peru.
- A thorough discussion of herbal products she is considering.
- An in-depth consult on any new medication her doctor was considering.
- A detailed Medication Audit summary that includes agenda items for physician appointments, pharmacist recommendations and important information for the patient to follow-up with
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The Silver Med Review minimum 6-month program is for the patient on 5 to 10 medications, who have medical conditions such as depression, diabetes, heart failure, osteoporosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic pain, recurrent urinary tract infections, coronary artery disease, and in fact any disease that has resulted in a hospital visit within the last 2 years. This program is ideal for patients who have chronic diseases that are not optimally controlled and whom suspect that their drug therapy is causing multiple side effects that reduce their quality of life. If you have a chronic health condition, we can help you manage it. Our team works closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. An example of the ideal Rec dive patient is James:
The Gold Med Review is designed for the patient who has 11 or more medications and multiple chronic health conditions that are NOT well controlled. Patients in this program often have had 2 or more hospitalizations within the last year or several visits to the emergency department or urgent care. This program includes a year worth of clinical pharmacy services. An example of this client includes 40 year old Ashley.
Ashley's Health Journey
Ashley was born with a congenital heart defect, severe persistent asthma, bone deformities, depression, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, and irritable bowel syndrome. She is on 14 different medications and has been hospitalized 3 times over the last 8 months. In spite of her health conditions, Ashley is a successful manager of a tech company. However, she fears that her health concerns could derail her career trajectory. She outreaches Deeper Dive Horizons to gain better control of her health, reduce her pill burden, and look for more cost-effective medications.
How the Deep Dive allowed clinical pharmacy to improve her health:
- Advised her on proper device techniques to improve her asthma
- Helped her get switched to an alternative antidepressant medication with fewer side effects.
- Streamlined her pain management medications
- Screened and successfully improved her joint pain by consulting with her rheumatologist
- Gave oral options to discuss with her neurologist for her form of multiple sclerosis
- Recommended some natural supplements as additional therapy to treat her irritable bowel
- Advised on non-pharmacological methods to help control her conditions
- 12 free buddy check visits.
- Unlimited Non-standard dive visits
- A detailed report prior to physician visits on health action plans, and patient inspired priorities. Additionally, the clinical pharmacist will outreach the physician directly for clinical concerns and reccommendations, including specialty providers
Call or Email Today
Do you have major concerns about your medications? Whether you are tired of medication side effects, worried about drug interactions, or feel you are on way too many medications, I can help you! . Email me today at keithrph@deeperdivehorizons.com or call me at 888-984-8895