A comprehensive medication review at the pharmacy offers several important benefits to patients. We recommend patients schedule a medication review at least yearly. Here are a few of the many reasons why you should consider scheduling:
- Improved Medication Safety
- Identifies potential drug interactions, side effects, or duplications.
- Reduces the risk of adverse drug reactions, especially for patients on multiple medications.
- Increased Medication Effectiveness
- Ensures medications are being used correctly and as prescribed.
- Adjustments or recommendations can be made if a medication isn’t working as intended.
- Better Adherence to Treatment
- Pharmacists help patients understand why, when, and how to take their medicines.
- Improves compliance, reducing missed doses or incorrect usage.
- Cost Savings
- Identifies unnecessary or duplicate medications that can be discontinued.
- Recommends more cost-effective alternatives if appropriate.
- Personalized Advice
- Pharmacists provide tailored counseling based on a patient’s health conditions, lifestyle, and preferences.
- Support for Chronic Conditions
- Helps manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, or heart disease.
- Ensures medications align with current clinical guidelines and patient needs.
- Early Detection of Problems
- Catches issues like inappropriate prescribing, outdated prescriptions, or changing health needs before they become serious.
Many insurances cover medication review with a pharmacist at no cost to the patient. Please reach out to your trusted Gateway Pharmacy location to inquire on eligibility or click here to schedule your appointment.