Medication Adherence Articles
Take as Directed: Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist to Improve Medication Adherence
Medication 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 take their chronic medications correctly,…
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7 Common Medication Mistakes — And How to Fix Them
Whether 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 your doctor’s orders can contribute…
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Deliberate Disposal: How to Discard of Old or Unwanted Medications
When 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 its expiration date. While it…
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Top Tips for Travelling with Medications
With 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 responsibly manage your health conditions…
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Got Unneeded or Expired Medications?
Your Pharmacist Can Help Normally, you take a prescription until the pills are gone. But your doctor may change your dose, switch you to a new medication before you finish…
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Taking Your Medications: Stay Smart, Stay Organized
About 30 to 50 percent of those who take medicines at home do not use them as directed, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Women’s Health.…
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