My next steps
Your next steps
Gather your medicine information
Include prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and supplements. Record what you currently take and bring the list to your care team.
Check the instructions together
Ask your pharmacist or clinician to explain any instructions you do not understand and help resolve differences between your list and your visit summary.
Plan for refills
Write down whom to contact for refills and any questions about cost or getting to the pharmacy.
Questions you can ask
- What is this medicine for, and how do I take it?
- What if I miss a dose?
- Which side effects need a call?
- Does it interact with anything else I take?
- Can you help if I cannot afford it?
Let your care team know if cost, transportation, language, supplies, or unclear instructions make a step difficult.
Sources and further reading
References support this educational information. They do not imply endorsement. Ask your care team how general information applies to your plan.
General health references are listed below. National service links and schedules appear only for your selected country.