by L.A.S.
It just goes to show that an annual review of all your medications can save your life and keep you out of the emergency room.
Premera Blue Cross sponsored what they called a “Polypharmacy” program. They encouraged policyholders to put all their medications in a brown bag and take them to their primary physician for review.
What was the result of this review program? Emergency room visits and hospitalizations decreased among those who took part in the program.
Many patients are taking two forms of a same drug under different brand names, and never realize it. With all your medications in one place for review, physicians can spot duplication and other errors that could lead to serious health complications. Do it this month and live better!
Friday, July 3, 2009
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