Services Database Pharmacy First Medication Administration Record (MAR) Chart Scheme (Leeds Area)
Service ID
19731
Description
The pharmacy will help support domiciliary care workers (commissioned directly or indirectly by the local authority) by preparing a Medication Administration Record (MAR) sheet when a prescription is presented for a patient assessed as requiring the service.
Patient included in this service will comply with the following criteria:
- over 18 years of age;
- patients must freely nominate a participating pharmacy;
- have at least one prescription-only medicine on their repeat medication list;
- reside in a Leeds CCG area;
- have been assessed to receive assistance with their medicines from Home Care community support teams; and
- be receiving at least one medicine which requires Home Care support.
The pharmacy will produce a MAR Chart for a patient that includes all the medication that is currently required to be administered to the patient.
Location of service
West Yorkshire LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Medicines assessment & compliance support
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Completed
Training
Pharmacists, locums and staff must be adequately trained regarding the operation of the scheme.
Comments
This service is available in the Leeds area only.
