biostudies-literatureUnknown23(1)Wickman K<h4>Background</h4>Medication treatment can reduce morbidity but can also cause drug-related problems (DRPs). One method to identify and solve DRPs is medication reviews (MRs) that are aimed at increased patient safety and quality in drug treatment. In Skåne county, Sweden, a well-established multi-professional model for MRs in nursing homes is practiced. However, a demand for MRs regarding community-dwelling patients has emerged. These patients may be extra vulnerable since they have less supervision from healthcare personnel.<h4>Aim</h4>To describe the community-dwelling patients in primary healthcare considered in need of an MR, as well as the outcomes of these pharmacist-led MRs.<h4>Methods</h4>Personnel from 14 primary healthcare centers selected patients for the MRs. Based on electroBMC primary care237https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9482154biostudies-literaturePharmacist-led medication reviews in primary healthcare for adult community-dwelling patients - a descriptive study charting a new target group.PMC9482154Wickman KBolmsjo BBLenander CDobszai ACaleres GModig SfalsePharmacist-led medication reviews in primary healthcare for adult community-dwelling patients - a descriptive study charting a new target group.<h4>Background</h4>Medication treatment can reduce morbidity but can also cause drug-related problems (DRPs). One method to identify and solve DRPs is medication reviews (MRs) that are aimed at increased patient safety and quality in drug treatment. In Skåne county, Sweden, a well-established multi-professional model for MRs in nursing homes is practiced. However, a demand for MRs regarding community-dwelling patients has emerged. These patients may be extra vulnerable since they have less supervision from healthcare personnel.<h4>Aim</h4>To describe the community-dwelling patients in primary healthcare considered in need of an MR, as well as the outcomes of these pharmacist-led MRs.<h4>Methods</h4>Personnel from 14 primary healthcare centers selected patients for the MRs. Based on electro2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Sep2025-04-05T15:41:34.189Z2025-02-19T00:47:34.2ZS-EPMC94821543611445910.1186/s12875-022-01849-x