Articles for Tag: "Prescription"

How to avoid misusing antibiotics 
How to avoid misusing antibiotics
Doing this wrong can have serious consequences. Here’s what you should know.
Your medication could cause weight gain, and your doctor may not be thinking about it 
Your medication could cause weight gain, and your doctor may not be thinking about it
If you’re on a weight loss journey, here’s why you should let your physician know.
Are we living through an opioid crisis? 
Are we living through an opioid crisis?
Recent reports suggest one in three Americans were prescribed opioids in 2015.
Survey finds many cancer patients skip appointments because of cost 
Survey finds many cancer patients skip appointments because of cost
Inability to pay for medication is another major concern as many experience rising out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.
6 tips to safely manage multiple medications 
6 tips to safely manage multiple medications
Learn from a pharmacist how you can stay on top of prescriptions.
Only half of patients taking meds follow instructions 
Only half of patients taking meds follow instructions
Learn why it’s critical not to skip doses or stop taking your medication too soon.
Are kids still getting too many antibiotics? 
Are kids still getting too many antibiotics?
According to a new study, children are receiving twice as many prescriptions as necessary.