Broadlawns Medical Center Questions to Ask When Given a New Prescription Written by: Tyler Prokuski According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 48% of people in the United States were prescribed at least one medication in the past 30 days. Prescriptions contain a great deal of information that has been carefully thought out by a healthcare professional to ensure it is the best option based on your medical history and current condition. When someone approaches the pharmacy window to pick up their prescription, the pharmacist tells them the most important things to consider when taking it, including how to store it and how they should expect to feel after taking it. After the pharmacist goes over this information, they will then ask, “What questions do you have about your new prescription?” In the interest of time, most people say they have no questions so they can go about their day, only to realize an hour later they have unanswered questions or concerns about their new medicine. In this article, we hope to address the most important questions you should ask your doctor or pharmacist, so your new medication is safe and effective.
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