Chronic Disease Management (CDM) is a service for people with a long-term condition.
A long-term condition is a health problem that is likely to last longer than a year and needs ongoing medical care, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or asthma.
The service is voluntary. If you have a long-term condition, you can choose whether you want to register for it. It is available at all CARiNG stores.
The service will help you manage the medicines you take for your condition
Your pharmacist is an expert in medicines and will talk to you regularly to help you get the most benefit from them
When you speak to your pharmacist you will be able to discuss any concerns you have about your medicines
Your doctor will continue to provide your medical care
some information, including your name, contact number and identification card number
your consent to CARiNG for keeping a record of all your medicines in Patient Medication Record (PMR)
Reviewing your use of medicines
When you have registered for the service, your pharmacist will look at how you use your
medicines and any problems you may have with them.
Your pharmacist may provide Medication Use Review (MUR) and / or Monitored Dosage
System (MDS) when necessary/ / or Chronic Disease Management (CDM) when necessary.
Filling your prescription
Your pharmacist will check your prescription and prepare the medicines you need according to your doctor’s advice.
The prescription is only valid for a duration as decided by your doctor. Your pharmacist will ask you to follow up with your doctor for regular medical care and new prescription.
Will my medical information be in safe hands?
Yes. It is strictly private and confidential. Informed consent will be obtained before commencing.
