Medication Adherence & Safety Articles
How Caregivers Can Help with Medication Adherence
June 2020Taking a prescribed medicine on schedule, in the right dosage and according to the doctor’s directions is what health professionals call medication adherence. As a…
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Take as Directed: Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist to Improve Medication Adherence
July 2019Medication adherence—that is, taking your medications as prescribed by your doctor— is easier said than done. It’s estimated some 50 percent of Americans fail to…
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7 Common Medication Mistakes — And How to Fix Them
July 2019Whether you’re taking a prescription medication for a short-term illness or a long-term medical condition, it’s important to take your medication as prescribed. Not following…
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Deliberate Disposal: How to Discard of Old or Unwanted Medications
April 2019When you open your medicine cabinet, it is likely that you have a bottle of medication that you no longer use—or that is long past…
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Top Tips for Travelling with Medications
December 2018With the holidays often comes holiday travel. But as you pack for your trip, remember that even when you are away, it’s still important to…
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Got Unneeded or Expired Medications?
November 2018Your Pharmacist Can Help Normally, you take a prescription until the pills are gone. But your doctor may change your dose, switch you to a…
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