How Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy Performs Medication Reconciliation at Intake

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), nurses, program directors

How Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy performs medication reconciliation at intake to ensure safe, accurate prescriptions and the best possible care.

Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy does not rely on prescription transfers from the previous pharmacy
Instead, we request brand new prescriptions directly from each prescriber
This helps prevent errors, ensures updated medication orders, and avoids continuing medications that may no longer be needed

💡 Tip: This process may take a little more time upfront, but it leads to fewer issues later on.

NRx collects new prescriptions from each provider
These prescriptions are compared against:
- Medication details submitted during intake
- The individual’s most recent MAR, if available
Discrepancies are documented in a Medication Reconciliation Worksheet
This worksheet is shared with your team so updates can be made as needed

📝 Note: Having a current MAR on hand (with prescriber names) helps speed up the process and prevent confusion.

🚨 Warning: Any unresolved discrepancies can lead to delays or medication errors.

Once all prescriptions are verified, Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy fills the correct medications
A copy of the reconciliation worksheet is shared with your team
Any safety concerns or follow-ups are clearly communicated

⚠️ Caution: Incomplete intake materials may delay the start of service. Double-check before submission.

Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy requires new prescriptions at intake and not only transfers
Medication reconciliation helps catch problems early and promote safe care
Please provide a current MAR when possible to assist with accuracy

Learn how Neighborhood LTC Pharmacy ensures each individual starts with the correct, up-to-date medications by completing a thorough reconciliation process.