Pack Your Bag

Helping older adults manage their medications safely

NCOA and CVS/pharmacy partner with senior centers to help older adults take better care of their health.

Local CVS pharmacists visit senior centers and conduct free information sessions on health issues of greatest concern to older adults, such as:

• Preventing drug interactions and managing medications effectively
• Understanding high blood pressure
• Controlling high cholesterol
• Saving money with Medicare Part D

CVS pharmacists also spend time one-on-one with older adults to help them:

• Understand all of their prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Understand potential interactions, proper storage, and generics
• Learn how to discuss topics with their physician

Pack Your Bag works. In over 5,500 consultations, CVS pharmacists have discovered that:

• 7% of seniors were taking expired medications
• 15% were not taking medications as prescribed
• 10% were at risk for potential drug interactions
• 15% had the opportunity to switch to money-saving generics

Read a more detailed overview of the Pack Your Bag program.

To learn how your organization can participate, contact Gina Hill, 202-479-6970.

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