March 2014
Medication Adherence Doesn’t have to be a Challenge
Submitted by Karen Andalman on Wed, 03/19/2014 - 9:48amHave you been prescribed medications? Are you taking these medications as prescribed?
What is your understanding of their purpose, the best way to take them, and how to manage their impact on your daily routine?
Some of these answers are easy, such as how to keep medications where you will see them. Some of the answers are more difficult, such as how to stay on a regular routine when you have overtime on the job, are traveling, or what to do when you cannot afford the prescription. Lack of this information can make it challenging to stay on the best medication schedule, which can result in an unnecessary decrease in your level of wellness.
Be proactive and take charge of this aspect of your health by seeking answers. Ask your medical provider and pharmacist about the medication when it is prescribed. Read the medication inserts.