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Polypharmacy Review Audit

Preview Audit · Cycle 1 · NICE NG5: Medicines optimisation; NHS structured medication review guidance; STOPP/START criteria version 3

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Re-audit plan

Captured in the improvement plan and reflected in outputs

Baseline criterion compliance

Snapshot from current submissions — comparison with re-audit data appears once a re-audit cycle is opened

CriterionBaselineTargetGap to target
Structured medication review completed100%95%+5
Indication documented for regular medicines100%95%+5
Dose appropriateness reviewed50%95%−45
Drug interactions reviewed100%95%+5
Renal dosing reviewed / renal function documented50%95%−45
Hepatic considerations reviewed100%90%+10
Medicines reconciliation completed100%95%+5
Falls risk considered where relevant100%90%+10
Patient/carer involved in the review50%90%−40
STOPP/START considered where appropriate50%90%−40
Deprescribing opportunities identified100%80%+20
Pharmacy review completed100%90%+10
Consultant review completed50%80%−30
Medication changes documented100%95%+5
Rationale for changes documented50%95%−45
Monitoring plan documented100%90%+10
GP communication documented50%90%−40
Patient counselling documented50%90%−40
Action plan documented100%95%+5
Follow-up need assessed/documented100%90%+10

Sustainability review