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Medication Management – Top Tips to Follow

Updated on: July 30th, 2021 • Resource: Elderly Home Care, Home Health Care, Nutrition

The objective of medication management is to keep track of every medication that must be taken. It can help avoid any acute repercussion that may possibly result due to inappropriate medication regimen, particularly for those taking many medicines during the day or week for the management / treatment of ailments / chronic diseases. Here are some top medication management tips to follow for a proper medication regimen.

Prepare a list

First, you need to write down about all the medications that are being taken, which can later be used as a reference. This list needs to include every non-prescription as well as prescription medication that is being taken, with directions on how to have it and at what time it should be taken. 

Get medications from a single pharmacy

You can develop a personal medication management resource of your own when you fill your prescriptions from the same pharmacist. There are benefits in satisfying all your medication requirements from a single pharmacy. When you establish a strong relationship with a local pharmacist, you can get better help in detecting any possible issue of drug interaction. 

Store medications safely

If possible, store all of your medications in just one place. Keep them out of reach of your kids and pets. Make sure to store them in dry places and follow instructions regarding those that need to be refrigerated. It is highly recommended to consult your local pharmacist if you have any concerns.

Be more organized

Get a daily pillbox organizer. There is a chamber in such boxes, meant to keep medications for every single day of the week. A few also have extra compartments for various times of a day.

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