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MCC Daily Tribune

National Check Your Meds Day

National Check Your Meds Day, observed every October 21 and sponsored by the National Community Pharmacists Association, prompts consumers to bring their prescriptions to their local pharmacists for review. Pharmacists can remove any prescriptions that have expired, update prescriptions as necessary, and answer consumer questions. If nothing else, it’s a rare chance for consumers to get free medical advice.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CHECK YOUR MEDS DAY

  1. Get 'em checked

    Individuals who take prescription drugs should take advantage of the opportunity to spend some time with their local pharmacist and get their meds checked. Don't miss the opportunity to develop a closer relationship with your pharmacist and become better educated about the drugs you're taking.

  2. Round up friends and family

    Especially for those with elderly friends and family members who rely on prescription medications, encourage them to participate in National Check Your Meds Day and visit their local pharmacist. They will be reassured about their prescriptions (often a source of anxiety) and be more confident when taking their meds.

  3. Promote participation

    Hey pharmacists, do everything you can to participate in National Check Your Meds Day and to promote it through an event or other type of marketing effort. Put a banner up outside the pharmacy and set up a table in the parking lot to let patients know you're fully participating in the day.

​3 REASONS TO ALWAYS TAKE YOUR MEDS

  1. Keeps you healthier

    Those who follow their meds regimen reduce risk of getting sick by 26 percent.​

  2. ​Keeps you alive

    Those with similar conditions who consistently take their meds live longer than those who don't.​

  3. Healthy behavior

    Those who strictly follow their regimen are also more likely to live healthier by eating better and exercising.

WHY NATIONAL CHECK YOUR MEDS DAY IS IMPORTANT

  1. Safety first

    National Check Your Meds Day ensures that consumers are safely taking the right doses and the right prescriptions. By participating, consumers can be reassured that their meds are in good hands and that they're doing the right things to maintain good health.

  2. Questions answered

    Consumers should be curious about their meds, be as educated as possible about the effects the meds are intended to have, and what warning signs to look for. By participating in National Check Your Meds Day, consumers can maintain a good relationship with their pharmacist and get answers to important questions.

  3. Good outreach for pharmacists

    By participating in National Check Your Meds Day, pharmacists send the message that they want to look out for the best interests of patients and be proactive in helping to maintain consumer health. 

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
10/21/2022