Dispensing Review of Use of Medication (DRUM)

As part of our continued commitment to our dispensing patients we annually review the use of repeat medication. If you are a dispensing patient and come under any of the following categories, please complete this form.

  • Patients who are taking four or more medications
  • Patients who are diabetic
  • Patients taking anti-coagulants (blood thinning medication)
  • Patients who have non oral medication eg. eye drops, ointments, injections etc

We would be grateful if you could answer this questionnaire on your medication and be as honest as possible so any problems can be identified and addressed if required.

This form is for patients who have their medication dispensed by the surgery and not the pharmacy.

Dispensing Review of Use of Medication (DRUM)

Section

Concordance: Do you understand the purpose of each of your medications?
Compliance: Do you take your medication as directed on the labels?
Efficacy: Are your medicines effective in controlling your symptoms?
Side Effects: Do you suffer from any side effects from any of your medication?
Do any of the following prevent you from being able to take your medication?
Reduce Wastage: Have you stopped taking any medication that can be removed from your repeat list?
Do you use your medications in date order, using the previous issue up before you start on the new issue?