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Patrick Kelly (Cranston, RI) and
Christopher Gormley (Napa, CA) talk about
memory.
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Prescription Cost
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Medicare Part D
For those eligible Prescription drug
insurance coverage is now available through Medicare Part D programs.
Rx for Rhode Island
We are pleased to announce our
partnership with the Rx for Rhode Island program. This will
streamline the application process and allow the patient to know
immediately about which of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Assistance
Programs he or she will be considered eligible. The toll-free number to
cal is: (877) 743-6779. Those with internet access are encouraged
to use: www.RXforRI.org for even
faster service.
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| Medication
Information Line |
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1-800-215-9001
This is a toll-free resource for
medication information information. Staffed by pharmacists, this
confidential service provides Rhode Islanders with answers concerning
medications and drug therapy in addition to responding to topical health
issues. This program is designed to supplement the informational
services offered by community pharmacists, physicians and other health
care workers.
Commonly asked questions:
- What are the side effects of my
medication?
- Are there special requirements
for how to take my medication?
- Can I take my new medication
with my other medications?
- What should I do if I forget to
take my medications?
- What are alternative treatments?
- My doctor just put me on this
new medication. Can you tell me about it?
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Medication
Education Resource Center |
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1-800-215-9001
This service focuses on supplementing
Rhode Islanders' knowledge of their medications through:
- Educational programs
- Brown Bag Programs
- Health Fairs
- On-Site Medication Counseling
Click here
for more information.
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2005 - 06:
Pharmacy Outreach presented over 300 educational programs in senior
centers across the state of RI
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(401) 874-2676
reachrx@etal.uri.edu
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