In a medication review, you bring in all the medications you’ve been taking. The pharmacist checks for duplicate medicines and possible drug-drug interactions. The pharmacist can recommend needed changes to your doctor. The pharmacist may charge a small fee. But the review can result in your taking fewer medications. That may benefit your health and your pocketbook. Some pharmacists now specialize in evaluating and monitoring patients’ drug treatment. They may have their own consulting practice and charge an hourly fee. If you want to hire a pharmacist like this, look for a Senior Care Pharmacist who is a member of the.
