November 2011

Great News!!! You are Now Able to Enroll in Rx Outreach Online…

Rx Outreach enrollment applications for new members may now be completed online. To apply online, simply enter the data in the appropriate fields, click submit, and the enrollment is complete! To enroll, click here.

Skipping doses of medications can cause issues…

A study released this fall shows that the number of people who reported skipping prescription medication doses, doctors’ appointments and medical tests among the way they try to save on health care costs rose to 48%. It is the largest increase since Consumer Reports National Research Center began the annual survey three years ago. Click here to view the summary report.

How to Read Prescription Drug Labels:

Prescription labels may all look different and confusing at first, but they all show similar information that is important for your health and safety. With a few pointers, you’ll be able to read prescription labels with no trouble. This guide (click here) will give you the information you need to read and understand prescription labels.

Surgeon General Stresses Important of Medication Adherence

Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, speaking at the Baltimore launch of the “Script Your Future” campaign, urged patients with chronic conditions to speak to their healthcare professionals about the importance of taking their medications as directed. “Our national challenge is to prevent poor health outcomes and to become a healthy and fit nation. One way is for the healthcare community to come together to address medication non-adherence, which is a major public health problem,” Dr. Benjamin stated. National Consumers League Press Release

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