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121. Combination Therapy Versus Intensification of Statin Monotherapy: An Update | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/high-cholestorol-medicines-update/research
     December 01, 2019 - https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/high-cholestorol-medicines-update/research

122. Outcomes Associated With Tiotropium use in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/copd-anticholinergic-medicines/research
     January 01, 2020 - https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/copd-anticholinergic-medicines/research  

123. Why is it so hard to reduce harm from medicines? | PSNet
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     April 28, 2021 - Commentary Why is it so hard to reduce harm from medicines? … Why is it so hard to reduce harm from medicines? … Why is it so hard to reduce harm from medicines?

124. Postdischarge Followup Phone Call Script (Patient Version) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2025 - Medicines High Alert Medicines Use the guide below to help monitor medicines with significant risk for … Bring both prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines, the ones you can buy at a drugstore … After patient has described all medicines, ask: Are you taking any additional medicines that you haven't … already told me about, including other prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, that is, … medicines you can get without a prescription, or herbal medicines, vitamins, or supplements?

125. Postdischarge Followup Phone Call Script (Patient Version) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2025 - Medicines High Alert Medicines Use the guide below to help monitor medicines with significant risk for … Bring both prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines, the ones you can buy at a drugstore … After patient has described all medicines, ask: Are you taking any additional medicines that you haven't … already told me about, including other prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, that is, … medicines you can get without a prescription, or herbal medicines, vitamins, or supplements?

126. Medicine Reminder Form | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool16b.html
     March 01, 2024 - What medicines do I need to take? … What medicines do I need to take? … What medicines do I need to take? … What medicines do I need to take? … What other medicines can I take?    

127. PowerPoint Presentation
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-slides-final508.pptx
     April 10, 2018 - More than half of the medicines prescribed to patients on 5 or more medicines are not needed, are contraindicated … Asking patients to bring in all their medicines, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and … Requesting patients bring in medicines Reminding patients to bring in medicines Creating a safe medicine … Possible interactions with other medicines or over-the-counter medicines. Overdoses. … If a patient DOES bring in medicines, it is very important that we review the medicines with the patient

128. FDA Pharmacists Help Consumers Use Medicines Safely. | PSNet
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     September 02, 2016 - Fact Sheet/FAQs FDA Pharmacists Help Consumers Use Medicines Safely. … Citation Text: FDA Pharmacists Help Consumers Use Medicines Safely. … Cite Citation Citation Text: FDA Pharmacists Help Consumers Use Medicines … January 9, 2013 Check Your Medicines: Tips for Taking Medicines Safely.

129. Do you know someone who has trouble keeping track of their medicines (doc file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/treatments/pillcard/pillcard.doc
     February 01, 2008 - Do you know someone who has trouble keeping track of their medicines How to Create a Pill Card Prepared … Many people have trouble keeping track of their medicines. … Medicines taken “as needed” should not be included on the pill card since they do not follow a regular … Information for all of the medicines that you wish to include on the pill card 4. … We will fill this in on Sarah’s card for her medicines, simvastatin, furosemide, and insulin.

130. Create a Safe Medicine List Together: Scripts (pdf file)
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     April 03, 2018 - We want to make sure you are taking your medicines in the best way for you and that all your medicines … The computer keeps track of all of my medicines. … know the vitamins, supplements, or even over-the-counter medicines you are taking. … You can take pictures of each of your medicines and just bring in your phone. … Some of medicines need to be refrigerated.

131. Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
     www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/medlist.html
     October 01, 2022 - Patients are asked to bring in all the medicines they take, both prescribed and over the counter, including … non-oral medications such as injections, inhalers, ointments, and drops, as well as medicines they only … More than half of the medicines prescribed to patients taking five or more medicines are not needed, … At least once per year, ask the patient to bring in all of his or her medicines to create a safe medicine … [PDF, 147.1 KB] When patient does NOT bring medicines [PDF, 180.6 KB] Overcoming Common Barriers

132. statistical brief #66: Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures for the Elderly in the U.S. Community Population, 2002 (pdf file)
     meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st66/stat66.pdf
     February 01, 2005 - statistical brief #66: Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures … Over-the-counter medicines and free samples are not included in these estimates. … Findings In 2002, the top 10 household-reported prescribed medicines for the elderly when ranked by … in 2002 (figure 1) and included the following: Top 10 Prescribed Medicines for Persons Age 65 and … - lowering medicines.

133. Statistical Brief #60: Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures for the U.S. Community Population, 2002 (pdf file)
     meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st60/stat60.pdf
     December 01, 2004 - Statistical Brief #60: Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures … The brief further displays the in­ crease in total expenditures in outpatient prescription medicines … Over-the-counter medicines and free samples are not included in these estimates. … � In 2002, when ranked by total expenditures, the top 10 pre­ scribed medicines totaled $28.86 … Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures for the U.S.

134. Combination Therapy Versus Intensification of Statin Monotherapy: An Update | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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135. Comparative Effectiveness of Oral Hypoglycemics for Reducing Diabetic Nephropathy | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/diabetes-oral-medicines-nephropathy/research
     January 01, 2005 - Comparative Effectiveness of Oral Hypoglycemics for Reducing Diabetic Nephropathy Research Report January 1, 2005 Findings from this study were published in the following journal article. Masica AL, Ewen E, Daoud YA, et al. Comparative effectiveness research using electronic health records: impacts of…

136. Effectiveness of Isosorbide Dinitrate and Hydralazine in Racial/Ethnic Subgroups With Heart Failure | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/congestive-heart-failure-medicines/research
     March 31, 2010 - Effectiveness of Isosorbide Dinitrate and Hydralazine in Racial/Ethnic Subgroups With Heart Failure Research Report Archived March 31, 2010 Download Main Document PDF 515.1 KB Note : This report is greater than 5 years old. Findings may be used for research purposes but should not be considered current…

137. Help With Medicines Poster | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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     March 01, 2024 - Home Health Literacy Health Literacy Improvement Tools Help With Medicines … and Funding Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit, 3rd Edition Help With Medicines … Use the template on the next page to make a poster that will help patients manage their medicines. … Do you have trouble remembering to take your medicines? Ask us to help set up a system. … My Medicines List A list of your medicines, when to take them, and how much to take.     2.

138. Medicine List Patient Reminder Postcard (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-patientreminderpostcard-final508.pdf
     April 03, 2018 - Medicine List Patient Reminder Postcard Please bring ALL your medicines to your next appointment. … � Prescription medicines. … � Medicines you buy without a prescription (like Tylenol® or cold medicine). … � Vitamins and herbal medicines.

139. Statistical Brief #65:Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures for the Near Elderly in the U.S. Community Population, 2002 (pdf file)
     meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st65/stat65.pdf
     February 01, 2005 - Statistical Brief #65:Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures … Survey Research and Quality STATISTICAL BRIEF #65 February 2005 Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines … Over-the-counter medicines and free samples are not included in these estimates. … in 2002 (figure 1) and included the following: Top 10 Prescribed Medicines for Persons Age 55–64, … - lowering medicines.

140. STATISTICAL BRIEF #66: Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures for the Elderly in the U.S. Community Population, 2002
     meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st66/stat66.shtml
     February 01, 2005 - STATISTICAL BRIEF #66: Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures … Stagnitti, MPA Highlights Expenditures for prescribed medicines reported as purchased by … Three cholesterol-lowering medicines, Lipitor, Zocor, and Pravachol, ranked first, second, and third … Over-the-counter medicines and free samples are not included in these estimates. … for the elderly in terms of expenditures were all cholesterol-lowering medicines.