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Table. 1. Overview of Medication Reconciliation
Country Guideline Definition Target Scope Time
The United Kingdom NICE Guideline (NG5) The process of accurately identifying a patient’s complete medication list, comparing it to their current medication list, identifying discrepancies, and documenting changes. All newly admitted patients

Prescribed medication

OTC drug

Herb medicine

Health functional food

On admission (within 24 hours)

On transfer

On discharge

The United States AHRQ MATCH toolkit The process of obtaining and maintaining an accurate and complete list of all medications taken by a patient, and using this list to provide the correct medication anywhere in the healthcare system. Patients at any interface of care - inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, etc.

Prescribed medication

OTC drug

Herb medicine

Health functional food

On admission

On transfer

On discharge

Australia ACSQHC National safety & quality health service standards The formal process for preventing medication errors and medication-related problems during transitions of care to ensure that a patient’s current medication list matches what the patient should have been prescribed and what was actually prescribed. Newly admitted patients

Prescribed medication

OTC drug

Health functional food

On admission (within 24 hours)

On transfer

On discharge

*OTC: Over-The-Counter

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