Prescription medications are intended to help you get better or manage your health. However, it’s important to make sure that you’re suitably taking your medications according to your doctor’s instructions and the instructions on the medication bottle. Unfortunately, some patients may forget to take their medications, stop taking them because they begin to feel better, or may fail to pick up their prescriptions at all. To help you make the most of your prescription medication, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
1. Use Your Discount Services
Not only do you have prescription coverage under JHS Community’s ArriveRx program, but you also have discount services available as a part of your membership. With ArriveRx, you can receive discounts on 200 different types of medications at eligible pharmacies near you like CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, and more.
2. Have Your Prescriptions Delivered
For some patients, it can be tricky to find the right time to go pick up your medications. With busy schedules, forgetting to refill a prescription, or just not having enough time to wait for the prescription to be filled, some pharmacies offer delivery services. This way, you can have your medications shipped to you via mail and avoid the long wait time. Talk to your local pharmacist to see if they provide delivery options.
If you’re traveling and can’t get your medication refills at your location, JHS Community also provides emergency delivery services for prescription items if you’re a member of their program options. If you’re in need prescription medication but your medication isn’t locally available, an ETA provider can help ensure that the medication is delivered to you with written authorization from your doctor.
3. Set an Alarm
Some patients may skip taking their medication if they’re unsure they’ve already taken it. To avoid skipping days and to make sure you’re taking the proper dose, consider setting an alarm. You can set an alarm directly on your phone, computer, or clock at home, so you’ll be reminded daily when to take your medication.
According to the CDC, the most commonly used prescriptions in the U.S. are bronchodilators for ages 0-11 years, central nervous system stimulants for ages 12-19, and antidepressants for ages 20-59. It’s important to make sure that you and your children take your prescription medications as authorized by your doctor, and the tips above can help make sure that you take your medications correctly. To learn more about discount services for prescription coverage with JHS Community as a part of your HCSM plan, contact us today.