Medication Care and Review
Personalised reviews to optimise your medicines and support better health outcomes.
T & K Brown Pharmacy - Helping the local community in Anstruther, Cellardyke, Kilrenny, Pittenweem, St Monans and beyond.
Comprehensive support
How MCR Works
Our pharmacist meets you to discuss every medicine you take, including over-the-counter and herbal remedies. We check for interactions, duplications and side effects, assess how you take medicines, and identify opportunities to simplify your regimen. After the review we provide clear advice, an updated medicines list, and where needed, contact your GP or other healthcare professionals to implement changes.
Focused, patient-centred care
Benefits of a Medicine Review
A medicine review helps reduce side effects, prevent harmful interactions and improve how effectively medicines work for you. It also supports better adherence by addressing concerns, clarifying instructions, and exploring easier dosing options. Reviews are confidential, tailored to your needs, and can be scheduled in person or by phone.
Check for interactions
Improve adherence and understanding
Reduce unnecessary medicines
Coordinate with your GP
Personal Review
One-to-one pharmacist consultation assessing all medicines.
Safety Checks
Screening for interactions, side effects and duplications.
Follow-up
Written plan and liaison with your healthcare team.
Key Outcomes
During an MCR we review each medication for necessity, correct dosing, potential interactions and adherence barriers. We discuss your health goals and any concerns you have about side effects or complexity. The pharmacist may recommend changes, offer simpler dosing strategies, suggest monitoring, or highlight medicines requiring GP review. We ensure you leave with a clear, easy-to-follow medicines list and practical steps to make taking medicines simpler and safer, improving both quality of life and treatment effectiveness.
Reduced medicine-related risks
Clear action plan provided
Improved symptom control
Better daily medicine routines
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Medication Care and Review.
Who can have an MCR?
Anyone taking multiple medicines, those with long-term conditions, or anyone with concerns about their medicines can request a review.
How long does a review take?
Typically 20–40 minutes depending on complexity; follow-ups may be arranged if needed.
Will my GP be informed?
Yes. We will share recommendations with your GP or care team if any clinical changes are suggested.
Is there a cost?
Some reviews may be free under local services; ask your pharmacy for details and eligibility.
Can family members attend?
Yes. You can bring a carer or family member to support the discussion, with your consent.
What to bring
Preparing for Your Review
Bring all your medicines, including inhalers, creams, supplements and over-the-counter products. If you have recent discharge summaries or a list from your GP, bring those too. Think about any bothersome symptoms, side effects or difficulties taking medicines as prescribed so we can address them during the review.
Easy appointments
Book Your Review
Contact the pharmacy to arrange an in-person or telephone medication care review at a convenient time.
Thorough medication assessment
What We Check
We assess interactions, appropriate dosing, missed doses, and how your medicines affect daily life. We also look for opportunities to reduce polypharmacy and suggest monitoring where required. Our aim is to keep your treatment safe, effective, and as simple as possible.
Medication reconciliation
Assess side effects
Practical adherence tips
Clear written summary
