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Resources for Patients

Tools and resources for helping patients understand their medications, manage them effectively, and take them appropriately.

Learn More About Your Medicines

Drug information libraries for you to learn more about the medicines you take.

Understanding Over-the-Counter Medicines
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) information about over-the-counter (OTC) medicines
MedlinePlus: Herbs and Supplements
Information on effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions for dietary supplements and herbal remedies
DailyMed
U.S. National Library of Medicine website: the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts) for all marketed drugs

Take Your Medicines Correctly

Videos, charts, and other tutorials that will help you know how to take your medicines the right way.

Protect Your Children: Store & Use Medicines Safely
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) resource on safe medication dosing for children
BeMedWise Program
NeedyMeds patient information and education on how to use medicines correctly
Your Guide to OTC Pain Relievers
Get Relief Responsibly® resources on knowing your pain medicines and how to use them safely
How to Give A Subcutaneous Injection
Step-by-step guide from Drugs.com on how to give a subcutaneous (SubQ) injection
How to Give an Intramuscular Injection
Step-by-step guide from Drugs.com on how to give an intramuscular (IM) injection
Know How to Use Your Asthma Inhaler
Videos from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to use your asthma inhaler
How to Administer Your Medications
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) resource on how to administer eye, ear, and nose drops; eye ointments; inhalers; and suppositories
Children’s and Infants’ Ibuprofen Dosage Chart
A Get Relief Responsibly® resource
Children’s and Infants’ Acetaminophen Dosage Chart
A Get Relief Responsibly® resource

Manage Your Medicines Effectively

Tools and resources that can help you keep track of your medicines – what they are and when you need to take them.

10 Steps for Success: Managing Your Medications
Medication management resource from the National Council on Patient Information and Education
Getting the Most Out of Your Medications
A patient-friendly educational resource on the 'whys' and 'hows' of improving medication adherence
Drugs.com Medication Guide
Information on how to download the mobile-friendly Drugs.com Medication Guide and Pill Reminder App
My Personal Medication Record
AARP® resource for creating &/or printing your own personal medication record
AHRQ Medication List Template
Printable medication list template from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Script Your Future
Tools and resources to help you keep track of your medicines. Resources available in multiple languages.

Understand Your Insurance

Resources to help you understand key insurance terms and how insurance works.

Understanding Key Health Insurance Terms
Healthcare.gov Blog post that defines key insurance terms
Medicare.gov Website
The official U.S. government website for Medicare

Find Local Resources

Searchable tools to help you find local and national assistance programs and benefits.

211.org
A United Way resource for finding local human and social services information. Get Connected. Get Help.™
BenefitsCheckUp®
Search by zip code to find medication assistance programs, food & nutrition programs, and other available benefits
NeedyMeds
Find information on prescription assistance programs, free & low cost clinics, government programs, and more
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