As we age it becomes more and more likely that we will be taking a medication for a chronic illness on a regular basis. In order that we don’t interrupt our medications we need to be sure that we refill the prescription before we run out of the old medication. This requires watchfulness and a general awareness of how long it will take for the new medication to be available.
If you or your loved one are using a pill box, filling it once a week, so that all of the pills needed to be taken at a certain time are in one compartment; you have an excellent opportunity to keep track of when to re-order prescription medications and re-purchase medications that you are buying over the counter. You should also take the opportunity to check for expiration dates (printed on the label) and know when you need to get back to the doctor for renewal or change to the prescription.
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