Pharmacists are medication experts. They are skilled professionals who understand drugs. They are trained to know what makes up the different drugs, how they work and their effect on the patient. As a result, Pharmacists can:
Each of these steps is important to your health.
Most people see their pharmacist about three times as often as they do their primary care provider. Your pharmacist is the most accessible member of your health care team. Get to know your pharmacist and gain a valuable ally - one who will help you get the most from your medications.
VA Pharmacists work closely with your health care provider to make sure your medicine is working correctly. Tell your pharmacist if you are having side effects or if your medical problem is not getting better. You, your provider, nurse, and your pharmacist are a powerful team. They work together to make sure you get the best results from your treatment plan.
VA Pharmacists offer medication counseling. They make sure patients know about their medications. VA Clinical Pharmacists give expert advice on using medications to manage disease. They also help patients understand the implications of taking many different medications.
How VA Pharmacy's dispense medications has improved both patient outcomes and satisfaction. VA Pharmacy's have the ability to give emergency supplies to traveling Veterans. This allows ongoing care without the hassle of an appointment.
Medications are important and effective tools for treating illness and disease. With the number of medications available, the role of the pharmacist is important to help you manage your overall health care. The pharmacist is a key health care professional in helping you get the best results from your medications.
Veterans who receive their health care at a VA facility can request online refills of their VA medications. This can be done anytime, anywhere - as long as they have access to the Internet!
On My HealtheVet, Prescription Refill is the number one service that Veterans request. The Pharmacy Section on My Health eVet also offers VA patients with an upgraded account:
To use these tools, the first step is to register with My HealtheVet. Using the My HealtheVet Pharmacy and Track Health sections, Veterans can record and track health information including:
For VA patients who have completed the In Person Authentication process, upgraded features are included. Selected information from your VA Electronic Health Record will soon be available. This also will allow access to Secure Messaging.
Other features available to VA patients with an upgraded account include:
Pharmacists also play an essential role in the health of their communities. They work in many different places such as: