More than 100,000 people die each year from taking the wrong medicine Another 46% make mistakes, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine. This can be corrected using improvement processes and educational programs.
Patients, caregivers, and family members- empowered yourself by asking: What am I taking? Why am I taking this medication? How should I take this medication? Make sure the answers are clear to YOU!
Providers, physicians, pharmacists-take time to explain prescription information. The notion that it takes too much time has been debunked. If you spend time when meds are dispensed, you’ll save valuable time in decreased visits and sicknesses.
The total average number of prescriptions per person in the US is four. More than 131 million take at least one prescription medication. The impact of mismanaging medications are astronomical. But it doesn’t have to be.
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