Everyone has questions from time to time about their medications. Your pharmacist is a great resource to help answer these types of questions! Pharmacists are the medication experts on your healthcare team. They have extensive education about medications, how they interact with one another, and how they can support your health. Here, we provide some answers to common medication-related questions featuring one of ExactCare’s own clinical pharmacists, Reeya Patel, PharmD, BCMTMS.
Reeya Patel, PharmD, BCMTMS
Prescription medications are prescribed to you by a doctor. Nonprescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be purchased without a prescription from your doctor.
What do prescriptions and OTCs have in common?
How are prescription medications different?
How are OTC medications different?
It is important to always speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any OTC medication. This will ensure it is safe to take with your other medications.
If you are an ExactCare patient and have questions about your medication, give us a call at 1-877-355-7225. Our pharmacists are here to help!
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/special-features/how-fda-strives-ensure-safety-otc-products
Information featured on the ExactCare website, including the Ask a Pharmacist page, should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for advice regarding your personal health situation. If ExactCare is your pharmacy, call us directly to talk to your pharmacist: 1-877-355-7225
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