State of West Virginia

11/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/07/2024 11:31

A Gift to Yourself: Refilling and Taking Medications on Time

Sticking to the prescribed medication dose and routine helps prevent health conditions from

worsening or leading to complications. It reduces the risk of hospitalizations and other more

intensive medical treatment, which can be costly and disruptive.

Taking medication consistently contributes to better health and better quality of life. It allows you to maintain stability in your health conditions, and potentially reduce the impact of chronic diseases.

By following medication schedules, patients can avoid more expensive treatments that might be

necessary if the condition becomes worse due to missing doses or forgetting to order refills. By

taking and refilling your prescription medications on schedule, it is like giving yourself these gifts:

✓ Effective Treatment

✓ Shorter Recovery Time

✓ Fewer Complications

✓ Lower Risk of Hospitalization

✓ Improved Health

✓ Better Quality of Life

✓ Cost Effective Management of Chronic Diseases (high blood pressure, high

cholesterol, diabetes)

If you need help with remembering to take or refill your medication, please call the number on the back of your ID card for personalized assistance or talk with your pharmacist about a personalized plan.