Tag: prescription education
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Tips for Taking Your Medications and Why it’s Important to Adhere to Your Medication Regimen
When patients don’t take their medications as directed, they miss out on the benefits of these medications and put themselves at risk of their condition worsening. Taking medications as directed by your physician, also called patient adherence, is important for controlling the symptoms of chronic conditions and maintaining long-term health. There are many reasons why…
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Behind the Scenes: What Happens Once You Give a Pharmacist Your Prescription?
When you go to the pharmacy, it can appear as if everything is already pre-packaged and ready to be dispensed immediately. But, when your pharmacist receives your prescription, you have to wait to pick it up. What happens behind the counter? And why do you have to wait to get your prescription? Below we outline…