A prescription-less medication chart model was suggested to potentially improve medication supply to RACF residents.
The use of a centralized medication chart model was proposed under the Fifth Community Pharmacy Agreement [ 7].
There were three main themes that emerged in focus groups discussions regarding the medication chart model.
A prescription-less medication chart model was supported and it appeared to potentially improve medication supply to RACF residents.
The aim of this study is to explore the use of a medication chart model in RACFs.
c) Potential difficulties with using the medication chart model Potential difficulties with using a centralized medication chart as a legal document were identified by all health professionals.
GPs also thought that the medication chart model enabled clarification of medication deliveries from pharmacies to RACFs and centralization of medication supply.
Centralization of medication supply, clarification of medication orders and responding in real-time to therapy changes made by GPs were reasons for supporting the medication chart model.
This study has confirmed that stakeholders consider the use of a medication chart model as a potential improvement for supplying medications to RACFs.
The main concern GPs had with a prescription-less medication chart model was the potential lack of control over the amount of medications dispensed by the pharmacy.
