Taking medications as prescribed is critical. A growing medication list can become overwhelming quickly. You not only have to remember when and how much medication to take but it’s also important to keep track of refills, possible drug interactions and more. Instead of a rushed consultation at a big chain pharmacy, EQC home care has pharmacists on staff who can take the time to help you manage your medications safely with our Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program. We’ve created a list of medication management tips to be aware of. Our on-staff pharmacists can review all these aspects with you and even more.
Age Appropriate Dosage
Your body metabolizes medications differently based on your age. It’s important to confirm with your provider that your prescriptions and dosages are age appropriate. You may be more sensitive to one medication and less sensitive to another so consulting with your doctor and pharmacist is a necessity.
Medication List
Have all of your medications listed out in one place. One all-encompassing list can help uncomplicate your medication routine. It may also be helpful to bring your medication list with you to doctor’s appointments to make sure your provider is aware of all possible drug interactions.
Consistent Providers
It’s important to remain consistent with the providers you go to for prescriptions. Trusting one central source with your medications can help minimize and potential issues. Your providers will become familiar with your needs and can more accurately review your medications if they know your entire medical history.
Dosing Schedule
Taking more than one medication can become complicated very quickly. Remembering to take your medication is only the first hurdle. You also need to remember how much to take and when you need to refill each medication.
Side Effects
Read the instructions and warning labels for your medications. Not only will you need this information to properly take your medication but it’s also important to understand the side effects of the medication you’re taking. Report any side effects that your experience to your provider.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by managing your medications, EQC Home Care pharmacists can help. Unlike the traditional pharmacist role of providing narrow consultations based on dispensing medications, our MTM program allows our pharmacists to provide a full evaluation to address current and potential medical-related issues. Our pharmacists become your health advocate. We work with you one-on-one to understand your current health issues and treatment program. Contact us to schedule a consultation for medication management.
Our Medication Services Include:
- Medication Therapy Management
- Disease Management
- In-Home Administration
- Patient Education
- Reminders and Monitoring
Essential Quality Care is committed to putting our clients and their families first. Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, our team is doing everything we can to prevent spreading the virus. Our procedures are always made to keep our community safe but during this time we’re taking extra precautions to help protect the health of our clients. Contact us to learn more about our in-home care services. We specialize in infant, adult and senior caregiving. Our exceptional team can give your loved ones the care they deserve. With each interaction, we want you to feel like family.
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