Medication Safety Presentation

1. Medication Education 101 By DIEN VU 11/12/2015

2. What is a medication? There are 2 types of Medications Prescription (Rx-only) O ver- T he- C ounter (OTC)

3. Medication names There are 2 names for medications Brand name Generic name Brand Generic Prilosec omeprazole Tylenol acetaminophen Advil ibuprofen Aleve naproxen

4. Tips for safe medication use Use as directed Do not use expired medicines Do not use medication that looks abnormal Try not to miss a dose Take medication on time Wash your hands after using a cream

5. Tips for safe medication use Try to read the drug information leaflet given to you at the pharmacy Inspect your medicine before leaving the pharmacy Buying medication online Dispose of properly to avoid accidental or misuse

6. Side-effect? What is a side-effect? Is the side-effect minor or tolerable? Is the side-effect too much to bear? Some common side effects: dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, skin irritation, etc

7. Q uestions you should ask about your new medications What is this prescription for? How will this medicine help me? What are the side effects? How do I take this medicine? How expensive is the medication? Will my insurance plan cover it? Are there non-drug options I can try? Why is this new drug better than the one I was taking? How long do I take it? Do I take it with or without food?

8. How do you store your medication? Bathroom cabinet? Above the kitchen stove? On the window shelf under direct sunlight ? In the car’s glove compartment? Next to your bed? In high drawer or cabinet in bedroom? In the fridge? In the freezer? Different medicines in the same bottle?

9. Do you know that… You should NOT put a refrigerated medication in a freezer because you think it might extend the life of medication. Storing in inappropriate conditions might break down the drug and make it less effective.

10. Auxiliary label

11. Auxiliary label

12. What if you travel with a refrigerated medication? Example: Insulin Have a small container with ice pack/ freezer pack and medication inside At the airport You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag. Other supplies associated with medically necessary liquids such as IV bags, pumps and syringes must undergo X-ray screening. https :// www.tsa.gov / travel / special-procedures

13. Safe disposal of medications Dispose unused or expired medications It could be harmful if medication is taken by someone else. (e.g. grandchildren, pets) Do not give away to friends Environmental pollution Peel off label to protect your identity and privacy http:// www.fda.gov / ForConsumers / ConsumerUpdates /ucm101653.htm

14. How to dispose medications? Mix with coffee grounds or cat litters Place in a sealed bag to prevent leaking Toss in trash Special instruction: flush in toilet Ex : Fentanyl patch Bring to pharmacy on “Take-back” program offer Bring to Hudson police station Medication drop-off box http:// www.fda.gov / ForConsumers / ConsumerUpdates /ucm101653.htm

15. HPD drug drop-off box - Located in the lobby of the police department

16. How to dispose sharps? Sharps example: needle, broken ampule glass Household sharps maybe disposed in solid waste if: Puncture-resistant containers Containers are sealed and labeled “not recycling” Sharp containers Can be bought at retailers

17. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications How to pick out the correct OTC medications Read the box Use the drug fact label Read the ACTIVE ingredients and what the medication is used for.

18. How to pick OTC medications Use the drug fact label Consult a pharmacist They can recommend the best options as well as alternatives or lifestyle changes and non-drug options. Use generic versions Stick to the one that worked for you in the past

19. How to manage multiple medications? Pill box

20. How to manage multiple medications? Bubble wrap / Blister pack

21. Alarm Phone, Watch, Table alarm Time sheet (check off) Relate to an event like “I always take my vitamin D before I go to church every Sunday” How to manage multiple medications?

22. Personal medication records The records help you keep track of your multiple medications Keep on you Keep it updated Make your own record Some sample online forms

23. Medication Therapy Management Do you have difficulty in keeping track of your medications ? Your pharmacist can help review all your medications to ensure : Full review of all your medications Best outcomes for your health Reduce side- effects Eligibility If you have a Medicare Part D plan, you are eligible for an MTM session with your pharmacist https:// www.cms.gov / medicare /prescription-drug-coverage/ prescriptiondrugcovcontra / mtm.html

24. Know your pharmacist Know your medication Only about 35% of consumers know their pharmacist’s name. Pharmacist is one of the easiest members of your healthcare team to reach. Introduce yourself to your pharmacist and learn his or her first name. No appointment or co-pay needed http:// www.consumermedsafety.org /medication-safety-articles/item/375-know-your-pharmacistknow-your-medicine

25. Question ? Thank you!