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Did you know that 1 in 5 hospital readmissions is due to a medication issue after discharge?
Too often, patients are sent home with confusing instructions, duplicate prescriptions, or dangerous drug interactions. But there’s a simple solution that can prevent this—and save you money, stress, and even your life:
👉 A pharmacist-led medication reconciliation before discharge.
Why it matters:
Up to 20% of patients have an adverse event within 3 weeks of leaving the hospital.
Over two-thirds of these are medication-related.
Pharmacist-led reviews can cut those medication-related readmissions by up to 80%.
A pharmacist reviews your full medication list—what you were on before, what’s being added or stopped, and ensures everything makes sense. They check for dangerous interactions, duplications, affordability and access. Most importantly, they make sure you understand it all before you go.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Here are some tips on how to advocate for yourself or a loved one:
Ask: “Has a pharmacist reviewed these medications with us?”
Request: A pharmacist-led reconciliation—not just a printed list.
Clarify: Know what each medication is for, how to take it, and what to watch for.
Bring Support: A second set of ears makes a big difference.
Bottom line: A 15-minute conversation with a pharmacist could prevent a readmission and protect your health.
Special insider tip just for you, my readers - Ask the nurse to put in your request for a discharge pharmacist-led medication review at admission and make sure you see it in your hospital notes.
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Let’s create a safe, personalized medication plan—so you can focus on recovery, not risk.