What best describes a Personal Medication Record (PMR)?

• A. Portable plain language medication list that includes Rx and non-Rx therapy, dose, route, indication, directions, start/stop date, PCP, pharmacist, and pharmacy details
• B. A clinician-only document for internal use by the medical team
• C. A summary that includes only prescribed medications
• D. A patient education handout with general health tips

Answer: (A)

A Personal Medication Record is a portable, patient-held medication list that includes both prescription and non-prescription therapies, with details such as dose, route, indication, directions, start and stop dates, and contact information for the patient’s primary care clinician, pharmacist, and pharmacy. It’s designed to be carried by the patient and shared with all members of the care team across settings, so everyone has an up-to-date view of what the patient is taking and why. This makes it easier to reconcile meds during visits, catch potential interactions, and ensure safe transitions in care, which is especially important in pediatric obesity care where multiple therapies or supplements might be involved. It’s not limited to prescribed medications or used only by clinicians, and it’s more than a general education handout because it functions as an active, up-to-date record used to manage therapy.