How and when do I talk about prescriptions? 

In nearly all U.S. states, by law a pharmacy must ask you if you would like to be counseled about your medicine. It is important to get your questions answered, so that you can use your medicines safely. Your pharmacist is part of your "medicine education team," too.

Who is the best person to talk about prescriptions? Whichever health care professional(s) you feel most comfortable with, who listens to your questions and concerns. You can talk about prescriptions with your doctor, nurse, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and/or your pharmacist.

To help you talk about prescriptions, you can download a form to print, fill out, and take with you to doctor's visits to help organize your prescription information and questions. This form offers guidelines to help you talk about prescriptions, and provides you with a drug and prescription checklist.

Talk About Prescriptions Form (PDF)

Health and Medication Record

This handy, printable guide can help you keep track of the medications you are taking as well as important health information you or your family may need in an emergency.

Health and Medication Record (PDF)