Medication Minute By Becca Leath, D.Ph., Pharmacist
Did you know? You can obtain a list of the medications dispensed from the pharmacy any time you pick up meds. Here are a few of the benefits to having an updated med list. • You can take it to any outside provider or specialist appointment. This assures that your outside provider can do a complete check for any interactions or adverse reactions with medication they may prescribe. • In case of emergency, you don’t have to remember med names, strengths, or dosages. • It can be used as a check list when meds need to be refilled. This list can also be used to make sure all needed meds have been picked up. Your pharmacist recommends you get an updated med list every time you see your provider for routine care. And, don’t forget, bringing either a list of all outside medications, or all med bottles to every chronic care appointment helps your provider make the most informed decisions regarding your medications and treatment. Having a true and updated med list will help your providers provide you with the best possible care.
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