Medication Management

Medication Management services offered in Lanham, MD and Washington, DC

When taking medication, comprehensive medication management ensures your safety and effective results. If you take prescription drugs, dietary supplements, or over-the-counter medications, reach out to the Chivic Healthcare Services team in Lanham, Maryland, and Washington, DC, for professional care. Call the office or click on the contact page to book an appointment online today.

Medication Management Q&A

What is medication management?

Medication management refers to the process of overseeing and optimizing your medications to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate use. At Chivic Healthcare Services, your practitioner offers a comprehensive approach to prescribing, administering, monitoring, and reviewing your medications with the primary goal of achieving positive health outcomes while minimizing risks and adverse effects.

Why is medication management important?

Medication management is significant for several reasons, including:

Safety and efficacy

Proper medication management ensures that prescribed medications are suitable for your condition, minimizing the risk of adverse drug reactions or interactions. It also enhances the effectiveness of treatment, promoting better health outcomes.

Prevention of errors

Managing medications helps prevent errors in dosage, administration, or the use of multiple drugs that may result in harm or complications. This is crucial, especially if you’re taking multiple medications (polypharmacy).

Optimizing treatment

Medication management ensures that your prescribed medications align with your needs, taking into account factors like allergies, other existing medical conditions, and possible interactions with other drugs.

Patient education

Medication management involves educating you about your medications, including dosage instructions, potential side effects, and the importance of adherence to your prescribed regimen. This empowers you to take an active role in your own health care.

How does medication management work?

Your Chivic Healthcare Services provider first checks your medical history, current health, medicines you’re taking, allergies, and lifestyle. Next, they decide on the best medicine for your condition, its dosage, how often to take it, and how it should be taken.

Regular checkups and tests are important so your practitioner can see if the medicine is working well and if there are any side effects or changes in your health. Your doctor regularly reviews your medicines to make sure you still need them and that they’re working. Changes to your prescription may happen based on how you’re doing.

Also, your practitioner makes sure you understand how to take your medications and addresses any worries or questions you might have. Your involvement is key to managing medicines properly, helping you stay safe and get the best results from your treatment.

If you’re a candidate for taking prescription medicine, call or book an appointment online today to learn more.