Current Medication
Review of current psychiatric medication, dose, duration, previous medication trials, benefits, concerns, adherence and whether the treatment plan remains appropriate.
Medication Review
Online Psychiatric Medication Review and ADHD Medication Pathway Support.
Health Private provides online consultant-led psychiatric medication review for patients who need clear treatment guidance, ADHD medication review, side effect monitoring, e-prescription where clinically appropriate, or support towards NHS shared care subject to GP acceptance.
Review Overview
When an Online Medication Review May Be Helpful.
A psychiatric medication review can help when current medication is not working as expected, side effects are difficult to manage, symptoms have changed, ADHD medication needs specialist review, or there is uncertainty about whether the current treatment plan remains suitable.
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Treatment response: review whether medication appears to be helping symptoms, functioning, mood, sleep, concentration, emotional regulation or overall wellbeing.
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Side effects and tolerability: consider whether side effects may be affecting comfort, safety, daily life, appetite, sleep, mood, anxiety or willingness to continue treatment.
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Next steps: recommendations may include medication adjustment, further review, physical health checks, e-prescription where clinically appropriate, or shared care preparation.
What Is Reviewed
A Careful Review of Medication, Symptoms and Treatment Needs.
The review considers medication in the wider context of the person’s diagnosis, symptoms, functioning, physical health, risk, side effects, treatment goals and any shared care requirements.
Response to Treatment
Consideration of whether medication has improved symptoms, functioning, sleep, mood, anxiety, concentration, emotional regulation or stability.
Side Effects
Discussion of unwanted effects, tolerability, appetite, sleep, mood, anxiety, physical health concerns and how medication may be affecting daily life.
ADHD Medication Pathway
Where relevant, review of ADHD diagnosis, previous report, medication suitability, monitoring needs, response, dose stability and shared care readiness.
Physical Health Checks
Where clinically required, medication review may involve blood pressure, height, weight, blood tests, ECG or other physical health information before prescribing.
Recommendations
The outcome may include treatment recommendations, medication guidance, e-prescription where appropriate, follow-up planning, GP letter or shared care documentation.
How It Works
Medication Review Process.
The process starts with an enquiry explaining the current medication, diagnosis, concerns, side effects and whether ADHD medication, e-prescription or shared care may be relevant.
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Send an Enquiry
Include current medication, dose, main concerns, side effects, diagnosis and whether the review is urgent.
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Provide Relevant History
Previous diagnoses, medication history, treatment response, reports and GP information may be requested.
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Attend Online Review
The appointment considers medication in the context of symptoms, history, functioning, risk and physical health.
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Receive Recommendations
Clear recommendations can be discussed and documented, including follow-up, monitoring or prescribing where appropriate.
ADHD Medication Pathway
Medication Review After ADHD Diagnosis.
Some patients already have an ADHD diagnosis from another provider and need medication review, monitoring, e-prescription or support towards shared care. In this situation, Dr Hashmi may need to review the previous diagnostic report and supporting evidence before medication is considered.
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Report Review
Review of the existing ADHD diagnostic report and evidence used to support the diagnosis.
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Physical Health Checks
Blood tests, ECG, blood pressure, height and weight may be requested before medication is initiated or reviewed.
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Psychiatric Evaluation
Online review with Dr Hashmi to discuss diagnosis, medication options, risks, benefits and management plan.
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E-Prescription Where Appropriate
Where clinically suitable, e-prescription may be arranged through an online pharmacy service.
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Follow-Up Review
Follow-up may be needed to monitor response, side effects, dose suitability and medication stability.
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Shared Care Request
Once medication is stable and clinically appropriate, shared care documentation may be prepared for the GP. Acceptance is subject to GP review and agreement.
E-Prescription
E-Prescription Through an Online Pharmacy Where Clinically Appropriate.
Where clinically appropriate, Health Private may arrange e-prescription through an online pharmacy service. Prescribing decisions are made individually by Dr Hashmi after clinical review, suitability assessment, medication history and any required physical health checks.
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Not automatic: medication is not guaranteed after assessment or review.
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Clinical decision: prescribing depends on diagnosis, risk, suitability, monitoring requirements and individual need.
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Monitoring may be required: follow-up review, physical health checks or GP information may be needed before or during prescribing.
Important Medication Note
Medication should not be started, stopped or changed without appropriate medical advice. If you experience serious side effects, urgent deterioration or immediate risk, seek urgent NHS or emergency support.
E-prescription may be offered only where clinically appropriate.
ADHD medication may require regular specialist review.
Shared care is subject to GP acceptance and cannot be guaranteed.
Common Reasons
Why People Request a Private Medication Review.
Medication review can be useful when treatment decisions feel unclear, symptoms remain difficult, ADHD medication needs monitoring, or specialist psychiatric opinion is needed.
Side Effects
The person may be experiencing side effects and wants to understand whether these may be related to medication or require further review.
Limited Improvement
Medication may not be improving symptoms enough, or the person may feel stuck despite ongoing treatment.
ADHD Medication Monitoring
ADHD medication may need specialist review to assess response, side effects, dose suitability and stability.
Shared Care Preparation
Patients may need specialist review and documentation before a GP can consider shared care.
Medication Review Fees
Online Medication Review Fees.
Adult follow-up appointment
£250
Children follow-up appointment
£300
Initial adult assessment, including urgent where suitable and available
£500
Children initial assessment
£600
Second opinion regarding diagnosis
From £750 onwards
For second opinions, report review, shared care documentation or specialist medication pathway work, please email info@health-private.co.uk for a quotation.
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Important:
Medication should not be started, stopped or changed without appropriate medical advice.
Health Private is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger,
call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For urgent mental health support in the UK, contact NHS 111
or your local crisis team.