A medication regimen review (MRR) is a resident-focused, quality assurance process which involves a systematic evaluation of the resident's complete medication treatment regimen with the communication of, and the follow-up on, findings and recommendations. It  is a process which facilitates the application, by Sydney Medication Monitoring Consultants, of specific skills and knowledge to support and assist other health professionals and contribute to the care residents receive.

The MRR is a comprehensive and integrated activity in that it draws on information from all data sources and all aspects of care relating to residents.  It involves clarification of the indication for use and administration details of all regular and 'prn' prescription and non-prescription medicines (incuding nutritional supplements, vitamins, herbal/complementary medicines and other remedies) being used/taken by the resident.

A medication chart review (MCR) is an integral part of the MRR, but additional information sources are used to collate complete drug treatment information. This information is evaluated in the context of the other resident specific information/data gathered (in the resident medication profile) to identify actual, suspected or potential drug-related issues or needs.

The process results in the generation of a report from Sydney Medication Monitoring Consultants (as distinct from a care plan) which documents interventions and/or recommendations intended to overcome the drug-related issues or needs identified at review.  Where they are known at the time of reporting, the report will also record outcomes resulting from the interventions and recommendations. Where they are not known, it is expected that the Sydney Medication Monitoring Consultants will pursue appropriate follow-up activities.