I manage aspects of Independence’s Medicare Part D benefit and support clinical and quality improvement efforts. My goal is to help enhance the health and well-being of the communities that Independence serves.
Complicated dosing schedules, costly refills, and unwanted side effects are some of the unfortunate reasons many of us don’t take our prescriptions as prescribed by our doctors. For the average…
The current opioid epidemic in the United States is growing. Each day, thousands of people begin to misuse opioids and many of them will join the millions of Americans already…
If you’re like the average American over 65, you take about three prescriptions each month (prescribed by more than one doctor) in addition to some over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and supplements.…
If you think about it, we’re surrounded by opportunities to save money. Our mail is filled with sales flyers and postcards; stores offer us loyalty cards, “insider” savings clubs, and…
Health insurance companies maintain a list of covered prescription medications. This list is called a formulary, and it is an important tool for you and your doctor. It’s the master…
Summer is full of laid-back vacations, lax schedules, and spontaneous activities and adventures. And while this sounds like a dream come true for most people, it can prove challenging for…
Despite what Mary Poppins said, a spoonful of sugar may not be the best thing to take your medication with. What you eat and drink can affect the way medications…
As a pharmacist, I’ve seen patients struggle with keeping a medication routine as prescribed by their doctor. In fact, a recent study found that nearly half of all Americans with…