Adjusting Prescription Medications
Did you know that when you get a new prescription or renewal, our pharmacist may adjust your dose or change the drug form? Learn how our pharmacist makes it easier for you to take your medication.
Adjusted for your health
Whenever required for your health, our pharmacist will adjust your prescription and notify your doctor — tailoring your medication to your body, your condition, and your comfort.
Safety-first dosing
If the prescribed dose is too high and could cause side effects, our pharmacist will reduce the dose for a period of time to make sure you can tolerate the drug. Depending on your age and the health of your kidneys or liver, doses are also adjusted to ensure your safety.
Reaching treatment targets
Our pharmacist may increase or reduce your medication dose to help you reach the treatment targets established with your doctor — for conditions like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid problems and migraines, as well as anticoagulant management (e.g., Coumadin™).
Easier to take
Our pharmacist may also adjust the dosage or form of your prescribed drug to make it easier to take — for example, a liquid or chewable form if you have trouble swallowing tablets.
Questions about your dose?
Speak with our pharmacist about whether an adjustment could make your medication safer or easier to take.