Keep an up-to-date record of medications, allergies
illnesses, and any other information related to your health as a reference
guide when you meet with your doctors and pharmacist.
Learn the name and purpose of each medication you are
taking and review them with your pharmacist.
Be clear on how and when to take medications. Medications
affect each person differently.
Be sure to complete antibiotic prescriptions-don't stop
when your symptoms first improve.
Get your prescriptions filled at one pharmacy only. Your
pharmacist keeps an up-to-date record of all the medications you are taking.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist immediately if you
experience new or unexpected side effects from any of your medications.
Store medications in a cool, dry place, away from direct
sunlight unless otherwise directed. Keep medications out of reach of
children.
Do not transfer or mix medications into other containers.
If you wish to arrange medications into a pill organizer, please ask your
pharmacist for advice.
Ask questions - your doctor and pharmacist are there to
assist you!
Keep and up-to-date personal medications record.
Go to one pharmacy only.
Know how and when to take your medications.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about any side effects
from your medications.
Store your medications in a cool, dry place and out of
reach of children.
Do not share your medications.
Do not transfer or mix your medications into other
containers.
Ask questions - talk to your doctor and pharmacist.