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Medication Management
Rely on Essentia Clinincal Pharmacy Services to help you make sure your medications are working as best as they can for you. During these medication consultations, you will have uninterrupted one-on-one with a specially trained Pharmacist Clinician. These visits occur at Essentia Health primary care clinics and may be in-person, over the phone or via video conference.
Schedule a Consultation
Review your medications with an Essentia Health pharmacist near you. To schedule an appointment, call 218-576-0130.
Overview
A typical visit lasts 30-40 minutes. During your consultation, we will:
- Review your current medications, including prescriptions, supplements, over-the-counter medications and vitamins
- Ensure your medications are safe and effective
- Discuss any medication-related problems, questions, or concerns
- Provide recommendations on ways to save money on your prescriptions
- Make an accurate, up-to-date list of your medications
- Create a personalized medication dosing schedule
Do I Need Help Managing My Medicines?
Anytime you take a prescription or non-prescription drug, you can benefit from medication management. Our pharmacists can help make sure you’re using your medicine safely and effectively when you:
- Are managing multiple health conditions
- Have a chronic condition, such as asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure
- Use several prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and/or herbal or dietary supplements
- Have questions about how to properly use your medications
- Recently stayed in the hospital
Collaborative Care
Your Pharmacist Clinician will work directly with your health care team to help you manage your medications and achieve your health care goals. These visits may include a comprehensive medication review or chronic disease management.
Insurance Coverage
Many insurance plans, including Medicaid, offer benefits for these services. In most cases, there is little to no cost to you.
Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist
When you start a new medication, make sure you have complete, accurate information about it so you can avoid potential problems. When you pick up a new medication, ask your Essentia pharmacist:
- What is this medication used for?
- How much of this medicine should I take and when should I take it?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
- Could this medication have any negative interactions with other drugs, certain foods, or alcohol?
- How should I store this medication?
- What are possible side effects of this medication?
- What results should I expect to see, and when will I notice these improvements in my health?
Keep a Record of Your Medications
Protect your health by maintaining a complete, accurate list of all medications you take. Share this list with your pharmacist, primary care provider, and specialists. When your care team has a complete picture of what medications you take, they can help you avoid harmful drug interactions. Your record should include:
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter medications, such as pain relievers, antacids, and cold medicines
- Dietary supplements, such as vitamins and herbal supplements
- Topical medicines, such as creams and ointments
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about your allergies to medications or foods. Review and update your medication list in your MyChart account.