Sometimes, adhering to medical directions can fall to the wayside, and it’s a risk that carries real consequences.
Unfortunately, it’s quite common, as an estimated 50% of treatment failures, 125,000 deaths, and 25% of hospitalizations occur after patients fail to follow medical prescription guidelines. It’s an easy but costly mistake to make, but by setting a few guidelines, staying on track when it comes to medication adherence can become a breeze, so you receive all the support you need to recover and stay healthy.
If you have specific questions about how to best follow medical adherence related to your unique situation, contact Community Pharmacy today for a free consultation from our staff.
Make Medical Consistency Easy
When it comes to medical adherence, we are happy to provide the right resources that help make sticking to your prescribed routine simple and easy.
We’ve developed two programs designed to help you accomplish your medical adherence goals:
- Simplify My Meds
- Service to synchronize all your monthly prescriptions so they are filled and can be collected simultaneously
- Save money and time with just one collection for an individual or your whole family
- Medication Adherence Packaging
- Whether you plan to travel or want additional security about your medication intake strategy, this program has our pharmacist review and ensure your regime is the most effective option possible along with large, custom-printed details of critical information
We developed each program after years of working with countless patients, so we know the common obstacles faced and the needs of people.
Other Medical Adherence Tips
As with any health endeavor, consistency and success are often found through a combination of programs and practices that combine for a greater effect than any one effort.
In addition to the programs above, we recommend you consider adding the following practices:
- Organize Containers
- Put medicine containers in a set place where they are visible and accessible
- Set Alarms
- Through applications, notes, or any other method, set alarms throughout life as intake reminders
- Track Progress
- Keep a brief journal where you can track intake regularity along with feeling to chart progress
- Stack with Healthy Habits
- Combine medical intake with other habits like meals or exercise so they are easier to remember and more likely to occur.
If you struggle to maintain a regular medical adherence routine, then contact Community Pharmacy today, and we can help you form a plan that works for your needs.
Prevent Complications Tomorrow Through Consistency Today
Medical adherence is a critical component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By making your medical intake regular, easy, and part of your daily routine, you increase the likelihood dramatically of the medication having the intended effect.
After sticking with the new routine for about three weeks, you can form a new habit that prevents future complications, so you can fall into an easy and healthy habit pattern that serves you for as long as you need it.
