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Here are some ways you can help to prevent prescription drug misuse: 1. Only Use Prescriptions as Directed 📝 2. Secure Your Medications 🔒 3. Dispose of Unused Medications Properly 🗑️ 4. Avoid Sharing Prescriptions 🚫 5. Be Aware of Drug Interactions ⚠️ 6. Educate Yourself and Others 📚 7. Monitor Your Medication Supply 📊 8. Seek Help if Needed 💬 By staying informed and cautious, we can all play a role in preventing prescription drug misuse. Let’s work together to keep our communities safe and healthy! 💪❤️ #PrescriptionSafety #DrugMisusePrevention #HealthAwareness #StaySafe #MedicationManagement

Did you know that those aged 60 and over are the primary consumers of prescription meds, making up 30% of all prescription drug use and 40% of sleeping pill intake? This demographic also accounts for 30% of all drug-related hospital visits and a staggering 51% of deaths due to medication side effects. With an average of 15 prescriptions per person per year, it's crucial to be vigilant about over-medication and its risks.⠀ 🛡️ Stay safe by regularly discussing your medication needs and potential interactions with your healthcare provider. Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to preventing adverse drug reactions: https://bit.ly/3y6cOPh #seniorhealth #medicationsafety #tpctn #inhomeconciergecare

Canadian Eliquis: A Vital Medication for Preventing Blood Clots Finding reliable sources for prescription medications may be challenging, but Canadian Eliquis offers an effective and trustworthy option. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dFfuuFMH #CanadianEliquis #BloodThinners #PreventBloodClots #EliquisMedication #AtrialFibrillation #BloodClotPrevention #SurgeryRecovery #CanadianPharmacies #AffordableMeds #HipReplacement #KneeReplacement

Prescription medications use can't be avoided in todays world. Here are some number to illustrate to magnitude and some specifics of their use. Think about where do you fall in to these numbers.

Traveling soon? Here's a brief guide to traveling domestically and internationally with prescription medications. https://lnkd.in/eREuRW3r

Our new paper in Drug Safety on :Risk factors associated with medication administration errors in children highlights the dangers of IV medications, oral medications requiring solvents and increased errors among children>11. https://lnkd.in/ggEJ2KYm

Take Back Day is coming up soon. The collection site locator link below identifies take-back sites by ZIP code. Please share. Overview: "The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting." https://lnkd.in/gtfBGwNV #TakeBackDay 

Are you guilty of this too? A young girl came into the pharmacy to fill her prescription. Her mother was with her. The prescription contained up to 6 medications. As I was counting the last one, an Iron Supplement, the mother looked up in alarm and said to me. “This one doesn't like taking drugs oo. In fact, once she feels okay, she stops taking them. So maybe you can reduce the amount of that one.” “That's a very unhealthy approach to medications”, I replied. It can build up drug resistance and/or tolerance in the future. Then I turned to the patient and counseled her on the importance of adhering to medications. Especially since her prescription contained some antibiotics. In cases of some drugs like antibiotics, when you don’t complete the required drug regimen, it builds resistance. And when you want to take the same drugs for a similar condition, it may fail to produce the desired results. This means sourcing for other costlier and less common alternatives for you. Real stress, if you ask me. I hope you reading this, are not like this patient🌝 Here are tips to help you adhere 🔸If you find it difficult to swallow pills, you could ask your physician if the medication is available in injections… 🔸If you forget to take them, place them near your toothbrush or link it with an activity you do every morning/night. 🔸You can put reminders on your phone too or ask your family to remind you. Easy enough right? Signed... Your concerned community pharmacist. P.S. Which other method has helped you complete your medication? #pharmacist #drugsafety #healthandwellness #healthwriter

In Australia, vapes and vaping products can only be sold in pharmacies to help people quit smoking or manage nicotine dependence. Patients 18 years old and over can now buy vapes with a nicotine concentration of 20 mg/mL or less from participating pharmacies without a prescription, where state and territory laws allow. But they must talk with the pharmacist first. People under 18 years old still need a prescription to purchase vapes, where state and territory laws allow. This ensures they get the right medical advice and supervision. Patients who require vapes with a concentration of nicotine higher than 20 mg/mL will need a prescription, regardless of their age. More information for prescribers, visit 💻 https://lnkd.in/gVEiAYuD More information for pharmacists, visit 💻 https://lnkd.in/e8dPNUav 

What is a minor ailment and what can my pharmacist do to help? A minor ailment is generally a condition that is less serious, and one for which you can look after yourself and may not need to see your doctor. For some ailments, your pharmacist can provide you with a limited course of treatment with a prescription drug that may be more effective than an over-the-counter medication. Minor ailments, besides being less serious, can also be self-limiting meaning that they only last for a short period of time. Many medications and remedies are available to you over-the-counter without a doctor’s prescription to help you treat these ailments yourself. Your pharmacist will help you assess your need for relief and may be able to provide a prescription drug that is a better option for you. #PharmacistSupport #MinorAilmentRelief #PharmacyWellness #PharmacistTips #PharmacistConsult #PharmacyExpert