- A laser generated MAR chart for improved clarity and safety will be provided for all medication supplied to the home, including monthly and acute items
- The MAR charts have carer’s notes on the reverse of the MAR chart for nurses and carers to write any supporting notes, e.g. cross referencing
- PRN medication would be included on the MAR chart without dose times to support the adherence to PRN protocols
- Blank MAR charts will be supplied for emergency use such as new admissions or hospital discharges
- All items dispensed including dressings, appliances and nutritional feeds would be included on the MAR chart
- All MAR charts will contain a specific time of administration for each medication, e.g. 08:00, 16:00 etc
- IPSA Pharmacy will agree with the Care Home a daily cut-off time for the supply of interim / acute / emergency prescriptions. This time will be no earlier than 3pm but may be later subject to local arrangements
- This service will be supported by our strong network of 100-hour per week & late night pharmacies offering increased access for emergency dispensing and advice for evenings and weekends
- Interim / Emergency Acute Prescriptions and Out Of Hours support are also available
- Separate MAR charts for creams for carers use can be supplied
- All prescriptions submitted to the pharmacy by the cut-off time will be delivered the same day
- All items will be supplied with a printed MAR chart and Patient Information Leaflet
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