What is medication management?
At Health Services of North Texas (HSNT), we strongly believe that medication is key to staying healthy. Medication management is a service we offer to patients who are high-risk for not getting the medication they need to stay well. Our medication management teams at HSNT in Denton, Wylie, and Plano, TX can provide services to improve our patients' quality of life and help prevent medication mistakes that are unsafe. This may include:
- Individuals who do not have a great track record for taking one or multiple medications the right way
- Parents or caregivers who have a loved one needing medication management
- Families overwhelmed by taking care of a family member who requires many medications
- Individuals (young and old) who are on psychiatric medications
Would you like to learn more about our medication management services at HSNT? If so, please call and schedule an appointment with one of our primary care physicians and ask about the service. You know yourself best. We want to help you live your best life and get the medication you need. We can guide your medication process along the way.
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What Are the Benefits of Medication Management?
At Health Services of North Texas, we understand that keeping up with your medications and daily routine can sometimes feel burdensome or impossible. That’s why we want to make your day-to-day life healthier and easier with medication management services. Benefits of assistance from our medication management team include:
- Keeping up to date with your prescribed medications
- Reducing health complications and hospitalizations
- Many conditions and types of medicine can be managed
- Evaluating the potential for any side effects or drug interactions
- Personalized care and convenience
Who needs medication management?
You or a family member may qualify for medication management with regards to:
- Depression or anxiety
- Psychiatric illness
- Chronic illness that requires multiple medications
- Infectious diseases, like HIV or hepatitis C
- Limited resources to manage multiple medications
At Health Services of North Texas, we offer medication management to patients who need additional assistance. We want to help our patients meet their health goals and to stay on track with the precise dosage of their prescribed medications.
What to expect with medication management
Medication management is a personalized service based on your level of need. Centered on your health and overall well-being, our medication managers will be instructed by our prescribing physicians on when, how, and how often medication needs to be taken. Our team can also communicate when medications are not working efficiently, the side effects are too overpowering, or if a doctor visit may be needed. From picking up prescriptions and setting gentle reminders to administering and organizing your medications daily, we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Medication Management FAQ
What does medication management include?
- Picking up prescriptions
- Giving reminders to take medication
- Providing education on properly taking medications
- Communicating when medications aren’t working
- Monitoring side effects
- Scheduling physician visits if needed
- Personal interaction with your medication manager
Why is medication management important?
According to research studies, half of all U.S. patients don’t take their medications correctly. On average, every year 700,000 people experience an adverse reaction to medication that sends them to the emergency room.
Will I be able to talk to a person?
Yes, you will. At Health Services of North Texas, our medication management service includes one-on-one consultations with one of our experienced medication managers. They will walk you through the process to help you better understand when, how, and how often your medications need to be taken, in addition to answering any questions you may have.
Your medications can be successfully managed
Medication management at Health Services of North Texas is available to our patients who qualify. If you would like to be considered for medication management, you can talk about it in a private appointment at one of our locations in Denton, Wylie, or Plano, TX. HSNT is here for you, and we want to see you have a long, healthy life. If we can offer you medication management to accomplish that goal, we believe you will get the most out of your treatment. As a nonprofit organization, we offer this service to our patients for free or at a reduced cost to patients who qualify.
