Rx Snapshot is designed to help individuals manage their medications safely and more effectively. Your involvement will make a difference to people you care about.
The Problem
Many older Americans take multiple prescription medicines. Following the dosing schedules can be hard enough, and it gets more confusing - when the drugs are prescribed by a range of doctors (general practitioner, specialists, etc.). Some medications can be harmful when mixed with others, and many pharmaceuticals have uncomfortable and/or dangerous side effects.
Most Americans over age 50 take an average of four prescription drugs each day.
The Solution
By helping people create and maintain personal medication records, you can prevent medication errors and ensure that folks take the prescribed amounts of their drugs on schedule.
Time Commitment
From several hours to help an individual to several days to organize a broader effort.
Special Considerations
None
Who can do this?
Everyone
Great Reasons to do this Project
- Help prevent medication errors and dangerous drug interactions
- Help people in your community feel more confident and organized about their medication schedules
- Help people take more control over their health and wellbeing
- Help people save money by taking using generic drugs when possible, and by making their prescriptions more effective through proper dosing
