Download Checklist for Brownbag Medication Check-up

Checklist for Brown Bag Medication Checkup
What to check for:
Indication for each medication
Drug interactions between medications and food
Adverse drug reactions (esp. which ones to report or how to manage them)
Expiration dates of medications
How the patient is taking his/her medications
Physical disabilities
Monitoring tests
How the medication is being stored
Cultural, reading level, capability
Allergies
Make sure the patient understands:
What each medication is used for
How to take each medication (i.e. with or without food, number of times per
day, etc.)
What to expect from the medication
Side effects (esp. which ones to report or how to manage them)
Take home messages for the patient:
Stress the importance of properly disposing of expired or discontinued
medications
Clarify questions on any remaining prescriptions
Explain the importance of proper storage with certain medication (i.e.
nitroglycerin)
Remind patients to communicate with their doctor or pharmacist about any
side effects of prescription medications, OTCs, or herbals
Suggest medication schedules and the importance of compliance
Reinforce lifestyle modifications to promote well-being
Source: Ohio Pharmacists Association
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