Medication Adherence
It is important to continue taking your medications even when you are feeling well. It takes time for the medicine to work in your body and you do not want to wait until you do not feel well to resume the medication.
Taking your prescribed medication regularly plays a crucial role in managing your condition and preventing further complication.
Why Your Medication Matters
Diabetes Medications
Consistent use of your diabetes medication helps keep your blood sugar levels within a healthy range. Poorly managed blood sugar can lead to complications such as vision loss, kidney disease, nerve damage, and heart problems—even if you feel fine in the moment.
Statin Medications
Statins help protect your heart by lowering the chance of heart attacks and strokes. They keep the blood vessels healthy, even if your cholesterol numbers are normal. Taking statins every day helps prevent problems before they start.
Blood Pressure Medications
High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms while quietly damaging your heart, brain, and kidneys. Taking your blood pressure medication consistently is essential to prevent stroke, heart attack, and long-term organ damage.
Tips For Staying on Track
- Use a pill box
- Coordinate the timing of your medications with another daily routine
- Set a daily alarm or alert
- Contact the pharmacy to synchronize medication refills, so you can get them all at once
- Switch to mail order for free delivery and cost savings
- Use only one pharmacy throughout the year to fill your prescriptions
- Request a 90-100 days’ supply from your physician
- Ask your pharmacy to auto-refill or send reminders to refill
- Utilize pharmacy services to package medications into multi-dose packs
Speak to the PIH Health Pharmacy Team
Our pharmacy team is here to help you manage your medications. We would like to understand how you are taking your medication. Please contact your PIH Health clinical pharmacy team directly at 562.789.5401 Ext. 81826.
