Almost 40 per cent of British Columbians arenB次元官网网址檛 taking their medications properly, a poll commissioned by London Drugs suggests.
The poll, which was released Monday by Insights West, found that 38 per cent of the provinceB次元官网网址檚 residents donB次元官网网址檛 take their meds correctly. The survey found 25 per cent take less than prescribed or donB次元官网网址檛 fill prescriptions their doctors give them, 20 per cent stop taking them before theyB次元官网网址檙e supposed to and 19 per cent make changes to dosage, size, or frequency without consulting a healthcare professional.
London Drugs pharmacist Michael Athanassakis says thereB次元官网网址檚 many reasons why patients donB次元官网网址檛 take their medication properly.
B次元官网网址淓ither intentional or unwitting failure to take medications as prescribed decreases the effectiveness of treatment and endangers patient health,B次元官网网址� said Athanassakis.
B次元官网网址淭here are several factors that contribute to the improper use of medications, including forgetfulness, inconvenience, and a lack of understanding about how to take medications properly.B次元官网网址�
Pollsters found that 21 per cent of British Columbians who donB次元官网网址檛 take their medications properly do so because they forget. Another 10 per cent say they donB次元官网网址檛 take them because they donB次元官网网址檛 know why theyB次元官网网址檝e been prescribed their meds, while another eight per cent say theyB次元官网网址檙e too overwhelmed by all the medications they have to take.
The recent legalization of cannabis has led to more issues, Athanassakis said, since it can interact poorly with prescribed drugs.
B次元官网网址淐annabis can impact the way certain drugs are metabolized, and no scientifically defined dosage of cannabis has been established for any medical condition,B次元官网网址� said Athanassakis.
B次元官网网址淪o, itB次元官网网址檚 important to get expert advice to determine if it is right for you and determine the most suitable amount, strain, and method of use.B次元官网网址�
Although 41 per cent of those surveyed said they knew to ask pharmacists about how to safely use cannabis, only six per cent actually did ask.
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