Reed Family Pharmacy is now offering My Dose Alert, an innovative communication tool that helps patients keep track of medications.
My Dose Alert is especially useful for those people taking multiple medications or who are too busy to keep track of their medications. Through Reed Family Pharmacy, patients can receive automatic reminders by phone call, text message or e-mail, reminding them of what medications they should be taking and when.
According to a report by the National Council of Patient Information and Education, 84 percent of patients say that forgetfulness is the major cause of medication non-adherence. This is up from 64 percent just two years ago. Medication therapy has become more prevalent and sophisticated over the years, with people of all ages taking multiple medications. One out of two patients does not take or refill medications as instructed by the prescribing physician, according to the World Health Organization.
“We are offering it for free to everyone in the community, not just our current patients,” pharmacist Rebecca Reed said. “My Dose Alert is very valuable because patients taking medication incorrectly will not get the desired results. Physicians will determine that the medication is not working and may change the medication or the dosage, possibly leading to a more expensive drug or uncomfortable side effects.”
