Go to More Than One Drug Store for Medications
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FACTS |
- It is very common for people over the age of 60 to take five or more medications a day.
- Medications can interact with food and alcohol or other drugs.
- Pharmacists have extensive knowledge of medications including: potential drug, food, and alcohol interactions; and side effects.
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| WHAT
TO DO |
- Use one pharmacy for all prescription medication purchases.
- Inform the pharmacist of all prescription, non-prescription,
and over-the-counter medications. Also inform the pharmacist of herbal supplements and vitamins.
- If you chose to purchase your prescriptions on-line some safety tips to consider are:
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- A prescription from your physician should be required before allowing you to purchase medication.
- Each prescription should be verified before your order is complete and shipped to you.
- An on-line pharmacist should be available when you are ordering to answer any questions you may have regarding your medication.
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| WHERE
TO GO |
- Contact your physician or pharmacist with any questions regarding your medication.
- Call Medicare Prescription Benefits to assist in locating a pharmacy to purchase medications in your area: 1-800-633-4227.
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