Filling Your Prescriptions Safely
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Filling Your Prescriptions Safely
It’s now more important than ever that you stay healthy. One way you can do that is to keep taking your medications exactly as prescribed. That's because taking medications consistently is an important part of managing your health conditions.There are some simple steps you can take to fill your prescriptions safely, and we’ll walk you through them!
The first thing you can do is call your health insurance company and ask if they have a mail-order prescription service. This might help you avoid going to the pharmacy altogether! If you can’t get your prescriptions mailed, try to limit your trips to the pharmacy. Call your pharmacist in advance and ask them for a 90-day supply AND to fill all of your prescriptions at once. You can also ask if they can deliver the prescriptions to your home. If you’re in a high-risk group, or if you already feel sick, ask a friend or family member to pick up your prescriptions for you.
If you do have to go to the pharmacy
- Call in advance to check that your prescription is ready for pick-up before you go.
- If your pharmacy has a drive-thru window, use it! If they don’t, ask if they have other services, like curbside pick-up.
- If standing in line is unavoidable, stay at least six feet away from other customers and avoid touching common surfaces as much as possible.
- And, just to be on the safe side, wipe prescription packaging with a disinfectant as soon as you get them home. Then, as always, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.
If you have questions about your prescriptions, call your pharmacist or doctor. And remember: stay safe, stay healthy, and always take your prescriptions as directed.
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Finity Communications Incorporated is not a licensed medical care provider and represents that it has no expertise in diagnosing, examining, or treating medical conditions of any kind. The health information offered in this video is designed for educational purposes only. You are strongly encouraged to speak with your physician or healthcare provider if you have questions about COVID-19.