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Local pharmacy director Rane Shoji helps us get our medications in order by providing expert guidance on the importance of good medication management. Making a comprehensive list and sharing it with all your doctors and pharmacists goes a long way in preventing adverse complications.

Intro: 0:00
Personal Story 3:25

Tips

Basics - 5:42
• Overlapping supplements and vitamins is a common mistake.
• Visiting the same pharmacy helps minimize overlapping medications.
• People should take personal responsibility for their medications.
• Making a list of all medications and supplements is a good step.
• Share your medications list with your doctors and pharmacists.

Supplements - 6:50
• Supplements can also cause adverse reactions.
• Include all supplements in your list of medications.
• Ask your pharmacist if you have doubts.

Audit Your Medications - 7:48
• Annual doctor’s visits are a great time to check all medications.
• Bring your medications list to all doctor visits.
• Be your own advocate by knowing about all your medications.

Risks - 8:12
• Conflicting medications can cause severe adverse reactions.
• Pharmacists use software to help identify medication conflicts.
• Always ask your doctor or pharmacist when in doubt.
• Visiting several different pharmacies raises the risk of conflicts.
• Not all adverse reactions produce noticeable symptoms.

Adverse Reactions - 10:25
• Conflicting medications can cause severe adverse reactions.
• Every medication has unique risks.
• Always read medication labels carefully.
• The highest risk occurs when new medications are introduced.
• Contact your doctor or pharmacist asap if an adverse reaction occurs.

Stopping Medications - 12:28
• Never stop taking a prescribed medication until the cycle is complete.
• Feeling better is not a sign to stop taking prescribed medication.
• Contact your doctor or pharmacist asap if an adverse reaction occurs.
• Never saved unused portions of a medication ‘in case symptoms return.’

Instructions - 14:35
• Follow medication label instructions as close as possible.
• Missing a dosage window is no reason not to take medication.

Medication Disposal - 15:25
• Always return unused portions of medications to a pharmacy.
• Never flush unused medications or place them in rubbish.
• Police stations have drop boxes for unused medications.

Caregivers - 17:23
• A detailed list of all medications is key when managing medications for others.
• Keeping multiple copies of the list in different locations is important.
• Phone apps are very helpful in monitoring medications for others.
• Pill organizers are effective for managing medication regimens.

Traveling with Medication - 19:40
• Refill all important prescriptions prior to departure.
• Additional vacation supplies are usually available for longer trips.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for special requests.

Choosing a Pharmacist - 20:30
• A good pharmacist is your advocate for good health.
• Maintaining a relationship with one pharmacist is a good practice.
• Different pharmacy chains do not share medication information.

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