October is Talk About Prescriptions Month
October is Talk About Prescriptions Month
Talk About Prescriptions Month is October 2001 and National Pharmacy Week is October 21-27, 2001. Talk About Prescriptions Month is sponsored by the National Council on Patient Information and Education. This annual event has been observed since 1985, and this year's theme is "Educate Before You Medicate: Your Prescription for Good Health." This public awareness campaign is designed to improve communication between consumers and healthcare professionals about the safe use of medications.
The American Pharmaceutical Association first created National Pharmacy Week in 1925 as a way to promote the value of pharmacy services. This year's theme is "Your Prescription for Good Health: Talk With Your Pharmacist."
To help improve patient adherence to pharmacotherapeutic plans, pharmacists and other healthcare providers can become proactive about gathering and providing medication information. Ask questions that stimulate dialogue, discuss and involve patients in designing care plans, and use information to make better decisions.
Talk About Prescriptions Month is October 2001 and National Pharmacy Week is October 21-27, 2001. Talk About Prescriptions Month is sponsored by the National Council on Patient Information and Education. This annual event has been observed since 1985, and this year's theme is "Educate Before You Medicate: Your Prescription for Good Health." This public awareness campaign is designed to improve communication between consumers and healthcare professionals about the safe use of medications.
The American Pharmaceutical Association first created National Pharmacy Week in 1925 as a way to promote the value of pharmacy services. This year's theme is "Your Prescription for Good Health: Talk With Your Pharmacist."
To help improve patient adherence to pharmacotherapeutic plans, pharmacists and other healthcare providers can become proactive about gathering and providing medication information. Ask questions that stimulate dialogue, discuss and involve patients in designing care plans, and use information to make better decisions.
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