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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/high-cholestorol-medicines-update/research
December 01, 2019 - https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/high-cholestorol-medicines-update/research
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool16c.html
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.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/copd-anticholinergic-medicines/research
January 01, 2020 - https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/copd-anticholinergic-medicines/research
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/why-it-so-hard-reduce-harm-medicines
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?
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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.
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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
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medicinelist-scripts-final508.pdf
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.
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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
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fda-pharmacists-help-consumers-use-medicines-safely
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 … July 21, 2021
Medicines-related harm in the elderly post-hospital discharge. … January 9, 2013
Check Your Medicines: Tips for Taking Medicines Safely.
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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.
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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.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/health-literacy/3rd-edition-toolkit/medicine-review-handout.docx
March 01, 2024 - Brown Bag Medicine Review
Bring ALL Your Medicines to Your Appointment! … This includes:
· Prescription medicines.
· Over-the-counter medicines.
· Herbal medicines. … .
· All creams, liquids, medicines you breathe in or give yourself with a needle (a shot).
· All pills—in … · Find out what you are taking.
· Make sure you are taking them safely.
· See if you can take fewer medicines
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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.
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www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool8a.html
March 01, 2024 - My Action Plan
Help Patients Take Medicine Correctly: Tool 16
Medicine Reminder Form
Help With Medicines … Social Needs
Help Patients Pay Less for Medicine: Tool 19
Resources for Financial Assistance for Medicines … This includes:
Prescription medicines.
Over-the-counter medicines.
Herbal medicines. … All creams, liquids, medicines you breathe in or give yourself with a needle (a shot). … See if you can take fewer medicines.
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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.
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ce.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool8.html
February 01, 2024 - Actions
Identify medicines patients should bring.
All prescription medicines. … All over-the-counter medicines.
All vitamins, supplements, and herbal medicines. … well as any over-the-counter medicines and vitamins, supplements, and herbal medicines. … to visits: from 20% to 67% for prescription medicines and from 9% to 20% for non-prescription medicines … Medicines brought to the visit from 1 to 6 medicines, on average.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/fda-safety-communication-use-caution-implanted-pumps-intrathecal-administration-medicines
June 20, 2018 - FDA Safety Communication: use caution with implanted pumps for intrathecal administration of medicines … Text:
FDA Safety Communication: use caution with implanted pumps for intrathecal administration of medicines … Recommendations to enhance safety include review of medication labeling to select appropriate medicines … Text:
FDA Safety Communication: use caution with implanted pumps for intrathecal administration of medicines … FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA requires labeling changes for prescription opioid cough and cold medicines
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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.
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st60/stat60.shtml
December 01, 2004 - STATISTICAL BRIEF #60:
Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures … Stagnitti, MPA
Highlights
Expenditures for prescribed medicines reported as purchased by … Lipitor, Zocor, and Pravachol, the three cholesterol-lowering prescribed medicines that ranked in the … Over-the-counter medicines and free samples are not included in these estimates. … Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures for the U.S.
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meps.ahrq.gov/data_files/publications/st60/draft/stat60.shtml
December 01, 2004 - STATISTICAL BRIEF #60:
Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures … Stagnitti, MPA
Highlights
Expenditures for prescribed medicines reported as purchased by … Lipitor, Zocor, and Pravachol, the three cholesterol-lowering prescribed medicines that ranked in the … Over-the-counter medicines and free samples are not included in these estimates. … Top 10 Outpatient Prescription Medicines Ranked by Utilization and Expenditures for the U.S.