The Pharmacy Checklist
The Pharmacy Checklist
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Use Section 1 of the Pharmacy Checklist to:
- Check suitability against the indication, and exclude possible differential diagnosis
- Check for contraindications
- Check family history
- Determine if GP referral is required
Outcome: Make an initial supply (lasts for 7 weeks) and give product and health advice OR refer to GP as appropriate.
After 7 weeks, when the patient returns for a further supply, use Section 2 of the Pharmacy Checklist to:
- Check that symptoms have not worsened - patients should be advised they may not see symptom improvement that they consider significant until after 3 months of treatment; however, Gina can significantly relieve women’s most bothersome symptoms in 8-12 weeks, so they may notice improvements earlier.3
- Check for any new symptoms or changes in health status
- Check for any changes in family history
- Check there are no problems using Gina
- Check whether they have had a treatment break
Outcome: Make a further 3-month supply, answer any questions the patient has or refer them to their GP if necessary.
Use Section 2 of the Pharmacy Checklist for the first 3-monthly visit to:
- Check symptoms are improving
- Check for any new symptoms or changes in health status
- Check for any changes in family history
- Check there are no problems using Gina
- Check whether they have had a treatment break
Outcome: Make a further 3-month supply, answer any questions the patient has or refer them to their GP if necessary.
For ongoing 3-monthly visits, use Section 3 of the Pharmacy Checklist to:
Confirm symptom control is still satisfactory and there are no changes to health status, symptoms or family history that require Gina to be discontinued.