Prescription Drug Safe Practices and Cost Assistance
If your health care provider gives you a new prescription, you can use these resources relating to drug safety and cost, including:
- Verify Drug Appearance – Protect yourself from possible mistakes at the pharmacy by verifying how your pills should look (color, shape, and imprinted numbers or text).
- Drug Interactions – If you’re taking a combination of prescription drugs and/or over-the-counter drugs, be aware of possible interactions.
- Financial Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs – See if you qualify for financial assistance.
- Prescription Drugs with Potential for Abuse (PDF) – Most prescription drugs are beneficial, but be aware of those that can be addictive.
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