43%
of adults 65 years and older take 5 or more prescription medications
275,000
deaths due to inaccurate prescribing, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, skipped doses, or treatment failures
750
hospitalizations every day due to adverse drug events in older adults
MedsCheck understands that older adults and anyone with multiple health conditions have unique needs. Our focus is to make sure your medications are safe and working effectively for you.
Let us introduce you to JP.
JP’s Health Journey
Meet JP
He lives with his wife in Greeley, Colorado. He’s a retired teacher and loves fishing.
jp sees his primary doctor
At age 55, JP is prescribed 2 medications for high blood pressure and 1 medication for high cholesterol.
JP has bloodwork done
At age 63, JP is diagnosed with diabetes and prescribed 2 medications to control his high blood sugar.
New guidelines
JP’s blood pressure falls in a higher risk category, and he is prescribed a third blood pressure medication for better control.
Colorado blizzard
JP feels light-headed and falls on the ice, breaking his leg. At the hospital, he is prescribed a pain killer.
after jp’s fall
JP has trouble sleeping and feels depressed. His primary care doctor, unaware of the painkiller, prescribes a sleeping pill and an antidepressant.
jp gets the flu
JP starts an OTC fever reducer. He becomes dehydrated, making him more susceptible to drug side effects.
dizzy and confused
JP rear-ends the car in front of him at a stop light. His wife and children believe he is showing signs of dementia and may not be safe at home.
If his inappropriate medications go undetected, then JP will be placed in a nursing home.
BUT for his 64th birthday…
family contacts medscheck
Suspecting too many medications and a prescribing cascade, MedsCheck performs a comprehensive medication review and helps his doctor deprescribe unnecessary medications.
JP is able to live comfortably at his home with his wife and sees his grandchildren regularly.
MedsCheck Can Help You Just Like We Helped JP
Our pharmacist can review all the medications you take (prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, herbal remedies, and supplements) to ensure they are safe to use together, especially if prescribed by different doctors
MedsCheck helps confirm that your medications are suitable for your condition and that you are taking the right amount. It also provides information on any potential risks associated with specific medications.
Our pharmacist is available to answer any questions about your prescriptions and other medications.
Take a step towards better health for yourself or someone you love with our personalized services!
