Carrigans Takes the Worry Out of Managing Your Meds

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar. 18, 2013 - POCONOS, Pa. -- Do you struggle to take just one medication, three times a day and at the right time?  Do you or a loved one find it difficult to manage taking multiple medications at the right dosages, on time, every time? Do you sometimes forget to fill your pill box or find it to be a hassle to carry around? And, do you know that approximately 125,000 deaths occur each year in the US as a result of the incorrect utilization of certain medications, such as those prescribed for cardiovascular issues?  The truth is that a seemingly simple task of taking your medicine can be extremely hazardous to your health if not taken exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. The good news is that there is an easy, convenient, safe and FREE solution to take the worry and difficulty out of managing your meds right here in Carbon County and Carrigan’s Country Pharmacy has it.

Carrigan’s Country Pharmacy, located at the Pine Point Plaza at Rts.903 & 534 in Albrightsville, offers all of its prescription customers a complimentary service called the Parata PASS System (Patient Adherence Strip System), also referred to as the Carrigan’s OnePac, which consists of patient specific, individually packaged and sealed medication packs that reside on a perforated strip. Each strip is carefully prepared by Carrigan’s professionals and checked by their technician and pharmacist. Each Carrigan’s OnePac is clearly printed with all of the patient’s information: their name, medication names and strengths, pill descriptions, date and time to take the dose (in words and/or pictures) as well as any additional, pertinent information. This ensures that the right doses of the right medications are taken by the patient at the right time, every time! Carrigan’s is the first and only pharmacy in Carbon County and its surrounding areas to purchase and use this state of the art technology for the benefit of those seeking quality health care options as well as offer this convenient packaging to its customers with local and responsible service.

As for the benefits of the Carrigan’s OnePac, they are numerous. The pack strip not only acts as a guide and reminder to appropriately administer medication but also as an aid to keep the patient on track. It also can eliminate the risk of overdose if he/she forgets whether or not the previous dose was taken.  This package system is not restricted to medications in pill form; even vitamins can be packaged and also such things as inhalers or liquid meds can be included with an empty but labeled reminder pack included in the strip. Independent patients can easily take a packet with them should they go out for a meal or out on an excursion. As for refills and medication changes, Carrigan’s makes that easy, too, as the program requires direct communication between your doctor and the Carrigan’s pharmacist.

Failure to adhere to medication regimens are known to result in increased health care costs through increased use of medical resources such as physician’s visits, laboratory tests, unnecessary additional treatments, emergency room visits as well as hospital admissions. Non-adherence may also result in treatment failure and even death.

The Carrigan’s OnePac/Parata PASS System is also beneficial in helping health care and long-term care professionals easily, safely and accurately administer medications to their patients and residents.

To discover more about or to take advantage of the complimentary Carrigan’s OnePac Program, please visit www.CarrigansRx.com, stop in the store for a private consultation or call 570-722-8861.

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