Questions to Ask When Filling a New Prescription Medication

You have just left the physician’s office with Mom. She is forwarding a new prescription to the pharmacy which should be ready once you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, collect the meds, and take Mom to lunch. However, you are missing an important step. When filling a new prescription medication for […]

Multiple Elderly Health Issues May Be Associated with More Adverse Drug Effects

Anyone who has taken a prescription medication knows that it normally includes a comprehensive list of possible adverse side effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, of course, intended to help us, the harm that could result from these negative reactions can often outweigh the benefit. For older adults, nearly all of whom take […]