The Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) form is pre-populated with dispensed prescriptions recorded in the Pharmaceutical Information Network (PIN) and can be used to complete the BPMH, admission orders and retained as a permanent part of the chart.

ISMP Canada and GeriMedRisk have partnered to update the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) Interview Guide. The Guide is intended to help health care providers complete a BPMH, in collaboration with the client and/or care partners.

There is a best way to take a patient's pre-admission medication history. The BPMH Train the Trainers materials provide you with what you need to teach providers at your institution how to take the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH).

This information sheet provides basic information about the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) Form for medication reconciliation.

Obtaining a best possible medication history (BPMH) is an important first step in medication reconciliation. Get It Right! Taking a Best Possible Medication History online learning module, available from NPS MedicineWise, guides clinicians on how to obtain and record an accurate and complete history of the medicines taken by patients at home.

A Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) is an accurate and complete list (or as close as possible) of medicines the patient is currently taking. The BPMH also includes information relating to medicine allergies and adverse drug reactions.

A Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) is a medication history obtained by a healthcare provider which includes a thorough history of all regular medication use (prescribed and non-prescribed), using a number of different sources of information.

How do I access the new BPMH form? The new form is accessible from Alberta Netcare Portal, in the Clinical Document Viewer, directly below the Medication Profile and Pharmacy Care Plan links.

INSTRUCTIONS: A clinical pharmacist or designate compiles the Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) based on patient interview, medication vial review, patient medication list, community pharmacist, family physician, etc. .

Best Possible Medication History (BPMH), Reconciliation & Prescriber Order Form ALLERGIES (describe reaction):