Improve Health Outcomes By Taking Your Medicine the Right Way
Simple tips to prevent health complications and feel your best.
As you age, taking your medications as prescribed helps you stay healthy and feel your best. You’ll experience fewer symptoms, more energy, and better health outcomes. It can also help prevent health issues from worsening, lower healthcare costs, and improve your overall well-being and quality of life.
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Health Benefits of Taking Your Meds (opens in a new window)Taking your medicine correctly every day is important for your health. However, it’s easy to skip doses or stop early. Following these simple tips can help you stay on track:
Set your alarm clock or timer as a reminder.
Develop a routine and take your medicine at the same time as another regular activity, such as brushing your teeth, drinking coffee or eating a meal.
Use a pillbox that has compartments for the pills you should take each day at a specific time.
Keep a calendar with your medicine schedule and make a note of when you take each dose.
Color-code your medicine bottles with stickers. Use different colors for different times of the day.
As a Blue Advantage (PPO) member, you have access to a variety of tools and resources to make managing your medications easier, including:
- Easy-to-understand Packaging makes it easier to see how and when to take your medications based on your personal schedule.
- Mail-order Prescriptions save you trips to the pharmacy by delivering your medicines straight to your home.
- In-network Preferred Pharmacies and Rx Savings Solutions help you get your medications at the lowest cost.
- MedSync (medication synchronization) helps you avoid missing doses, forgetting refills, or losing your prescriptions.
- Get your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) electronically to easily understand your prescription coverage and see where you are in your coverage plan.
What should I ask my doctor?
- Are there any medicines or foods I should avoid?
- How often do I need to take it?
- What time of day is best to take it?
- What should I do if I forget a dose?
- Should I take it with food or on an empty stomach?
- Can it interact with common over-the-counter medicines?
- How will I know if my medicine is working?
- Is there a generic or alternative version available?
Blue Advantage® (PPO) is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Information provided is not intended to replace medical advice from healthcare professionals.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your healthcare needs.
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