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Managing medication
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About us
We aim to help you manage your medications independently. We work closely with your GP and community pharmacist.
We have a team of pharmacists who can arrange a single home visit to help people recently discharged from hospital to manage their medications.
Our services
We provide the following services:
- Manage complex medication regimes
- Provide further education about medications
- Manage known or suspected medication issues
- Liaise with GPs and community pharmacists
Referrals
You can access this service when you are staying in hospital. Ask a member of your care team to contact us.
If a patient is well known to another health service, the Medication Management team may refer the patient onto a similar service at another hospital.
Contact us
Health Independence Program
Phone: 03 9496 2211
Fax: 03 9496 4337
Email: hipcentralintake@austin.org.au
Open hours: Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays)
Location
Health & Rehabilitation Centre
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Edwin Street, Gate 5
Ivanhoe VIC
