Tag: Prescription Medication
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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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“Can I See My Pharmacist For That?” Learn When You Can See Your Pharmacist Before Going to Your GP
Although pharmacists aren’t able to diagnose an illness or prescribe medications, they are important members of any patient’s healthcare team. Pharmacists are often available sooner than a doctor, and there’s no need to make an appointment or pay for a copay to ask for their guidance. When can you see your pharmacist before going to…
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Can You Get a Prescription Filled in Another State? (Yes!)
What to do if You’re Out-of-State and Need a Prescription Refill. People who travel in between states for work, or anyone vacationing outside of their home state, may find themselves in a position where they need to fill a prescription out-of-state. Since it’s important to take medications as instructed and to keep up with refills,…
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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…
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Prescription Medications and Nutrient Depletion: What’s the Connection?
Nutrients are vital substances the body obtains from foods and liquids for growth, development, and sustaining bodily functions. Sometimes, medications can interfere with the body’s nutrient balance and cause levels of certain nutrients to become too low. Taking medications short-term does not result in nutrient depletion. However, long-term maintenance medication regimens used to treat chronic…