Who can have a Medicine Use Review?
There is set criteria for eligibility and it is for the pharmacist to decide if the patient meets this criteria. However PHO’s and GP’s can refer patients to the service, and patients themselves can ask about eligibility. It is a voluntary service and the patient can decide to ‘opt out’ of it if they wish.

Who can provide MURs?
Only pharmacists who have passed the New Zealand College of Pharmacy competency assessment training. Once accredited, pharmacists are able to provide MURs for a set number of patients annually (subject to conditions set out in DHB contracts). Reviews must be conducted in a private consultation area, which ensures patient confidentiality.

Who funds this service?
The service is funded by the regional DHB’s. There is yet to be national agreement of set funding criteria, currently there are variances from one DHB to another. Pharmacy is reimbursed for each time monitored consultation on an annual capitation basis, there is a limit of 4 consultations per patient per annum. The service is free to patients.