Believe it when I say…
It is a fact that medications are important on our day-to-day life. Whether you just wake up with a headache at times or you’re handling a chronic condition, over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs should be on top of your priority list. And being knowledgeable on medication management is beneficial not only for you but for your entire family.
Useful Tips on Medication Management
Purchase generic drugs to save money.
Generics contain the same active components that are on branded medications. This way, you’ll get the same treatment quality without spending too much.
Use a pill box to organize your medications.
This is an easy way to keep track of the medication name, time and frequency of your intake. This is practical most especially if you or someone in the family is taking meds on a regular basis.
Ask your pharmacist.
If you have questions on your meds, you pharmacist could definitely help you. They are the experts you can talk to with regards to drug side effects, dosage, adverse reactions and many more.
Take advantage of the health benefits you could get from your health insurance plan.
Most healthcare plans offer health services that are at no cost to you. This includes flu shots and other immunizations, screenings and annual checkups.
Set refill reminders.
Medication management is mostly about making sure you take meds at the correct time, frequency and dosage. Set reminders could be a huge help most especially when you’re taking various prescription drugs all at the same time.
Make the most of prescription mail-order opportunities.
Who wouldn’t want their maintenance medications to be delivered directly to their home? Of course, we all want that time-saving and budget-effective services.
Bring your medications list whenever you see a doctor.
It is always best that your physician knows every single detail about the drugs you’ve been taking. This way, he’ll fully understand your health and be able to diagnose further.
For questions on your health insurance and Medicare…
Feel free to reach out to Health Plans In Oregon. We’ve been helping Oregonians since 2006 in getting efficient yet affordable insurance. You can call us at 503-928-6918 or send an email to diane@healthplansinoregon.com. Our services are always at no cost to you.
Also see:
Moving To A Different State | Special Enrollment
Summary of Benefits and Coverage | Know Your Health Plan
