Medication Adherence Content

Taking Your Medicine the Right Way
Leads to Better Health

Helpful tips to stay on track and protect your well-being

Medication adherence means taking your medicine just as your healthcare provider tells you. This helps the medicine work properly and keeps you feeling your best. Whether it’s taking your pill with food, water, once or twice a day or at a certain time, following your schedule helps control your condition, lowers health risks and improves your overall well-being.

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Understanding Your Prescription

Your healthcare provider prescribes medicines to lower your health risks and maintain good health. Here’s what your prescription label will usually look like on your medication bottles:

Example of Prescription slip format is attribute - value; and order goes top to bottom and left to right. Pharmacy name, address and phone number - Pharmacy Address, USA; Doctor's name - Dr. J Smith; Date Filled - 8/11/2022; Prescription Number - Rx:636226; Patient's name and address - Jane Doe Main Street, USA; Medication name and dose - Name of medicine 10 mg tablet; How to take the medication - Take 1 capsule by mouth every day; Number of refills and quantity per container - Refills: 3 Quantity: 30; Medication Expiration Date - Discard after 7/27/2023 Example of Prescription slip format is attribute - value; and order goes top to bottom and left to right. Pharmacy name, address and phone number - Pharmacy Address, USA; Doctor's name - Dr. J Smith; Date Filled - 8/11/2022; Prescription Number - Rx:636226; Patient's name and address - Jane Doe Main Street, USA; Medication name and dose - Name of medicine 10 mg tablet; How to take the medication - Take 1 capsule by mouth every day; Number of refills and quantity per container - Refills: 3 Quantity: 30; Medication Expiration Date - Discard after 7/27/2023

Simple Tips to Help You Take Your Medication

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Create a Daily Routine:

Taking your medication at the same time every day will help make it routine, like brushing your teeth or eating meals.

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Use a Pillbox:

Organizing your medicine by day and time can help you remember what to take and when.

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Set Reminders:

Use your phone or an alarm to remind you when to take your medicine.

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Keep a Calendar:

You can use paper, a planner or a digital calendar on your phone or computer.

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Use Color-Code Medicine Bottles:

Like red for pain relievers, blue for antibiotics and green for vitamins.

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Ask for support:

A family member or friend can remind you or help you keep track.

Here are some helpful questions to ask your healthcare provider during your next visit.

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  • Is there a generic or alternative available?
  • How often should I take it?
  • What time of the day should I take it?
  • Are there over-the-counter medications that should not be taken with my medication?
  • How will I know my medicine is working?
  • What should I do if I forget to take a dose or two of my medication?
  • Should I take it with food or on an empty stomach?
  • Are there any medicines or food I should avoid?
  • What if I want to stop taking my medication?

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This information is provided for general informational purposes. Information contained in this communication is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding your healthcare needs.