Managing prescribed medication is critical to follow through with your healthcare provider’s medical advice. Yet up to 50% of patients do not take medications as they are prescribed, and this can seriously affect the efficacy of them, leading to serious health risks.
Pharmacists are one of the most accessible and knowledgeable healthcare professionals available to help you understand and manage medications effectively. They can help make not just picking up medications easier and offer recommendations for medication adherence, supplement and how to avoid medication-related side effects.
If you have specific questions or concerns about medication management and want personalized recommendations, then contact us today, and we’ll be happy to offer advice on how best to make a plan that works for your unique healthcare needs.
How Pharmacists Make Medication Management Easy
Beyond filling prescriptions, pharmacists are medication experts who give guidance on how to ensure medicine is taken correctly. Some key areas of assistance they offer are:
- Checking for drug interactions, allergies, and side effects for patients based on their medical history
- Providing dosage and usage instructions
- Chronic conditions support and recommend supplement protocols and resources
- Offering immunization based on season and patient history
- Education on over-the-counter aids that work safely in conjunction with prescriptions and can help bolster effects
These are just a few of the ways pharmacists can step in and make life and medication management more straightforward, but further questions and systems are required to utilize their value truly.
Tips To Using Your Local Pharmacist More Effectively
To fully utilize the resources and knowledge of your local pharmacist, we recommend being upfront with questions about your prescriptions, especially new ones.
Using the same pharmacy when possible for all medications helps ensure continuity and gives medication management a format that makes follow-through quick and easy. We developed two programs specifically designed to help you manage your medications more effectively
- 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 assistance with your medication, this program has our pharmacist review and ensure your regimen is the most effective option possible, along with large, custom-printed details of critical information
These tools help save time, money, and make medication management one less thing to worry about. If you have questions about managing your medication or want to set up a personalized program, call or email us today.
The Importance of Medical Adherence
Proper medication adherence and management are essential for recovering or maintaining a high level of health. By building familiarity and leveraging the expertise of your pharmacist, you help guarantee the best possible outcomes from your prescriptions.
Taking control of your medical routine doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right support, you can feel confident in your treatment plan. Visit and see how we can help keep you on track with everything you need.
