Medication Management

What is medication management?

Medication management involves the writing, filling, and refilling of your prescription medications. No matter why you need to take a particular medication, it’s essential to have a prescribing physician on your side to support you and make sure you’re getting the desired results.

Dr. Reddy prescribes medications for many chronic and acute medical conditions. She encourages you to come in for follow-up visits so she can track your improvements or any changes in your health that may result from taking the medication. She also checks to see that you’re taking it consistently and at the correct dosage.

If your medication doesn’t provide the anticipated benefits, or if you experience concerning side effects, Dr. Reddy can adjust the dosage or taper you off that medication in favor of another. Sometimes, it takes several tries to find a medication that sufficiently serves its purpose.

Which services does medication management include?

Dr. Reddy makes medication management as simple as possible at Houston Internal Medicine Associates PA. She understands that many patients are on multiple medications simultaneously, so it’s vital to consider potential interactions among them.

Comprehensive medication management at Houston Internal Medicine Associates PA includes:

• Long-term medications in 30- or 90-day supplies
• Computerized drug interaction monitoring for multiple medications
• Medication refills
• Scheduled office visits and follow-up appointments

As long as you stay on track with your scheduled visits, there is never a delay in your care involving medications. Many aspects of medication management offer options so you can get the most out of the service in ways that are convenient for you.

How can I get my prescriptions?

One of your choices when getting new prescriptions or refills is how you want to receive your prescriptions. There are a few different ways that Dr. Reddy can send them so you can get them from the pharmacy of your choice.

You can get prescriptions in any of these ways:

• Electronic
• Written
• Faxed
• Phoned
• Mailed

It’s up to you to decide which option is most convenient for you or which you feel you can rely on the most. There are benefits to each option: For example, if you get an electronic prescription sent to a major pharmacy chain, you can pick up your medication at any of the chain’s locations if you’re planning on leaving town.

To schedule an appointment for medication management services, call Houston Internal Medicine Associates PA or request one online today.