6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your New Prescription
To get the best results from your new medication, ask your doctor these key questions about your prescription.
Frieda Wiley, PharmD, RPh, is a clinical pharmacist, contract medical writer, and consultant. She has numerous publications to her credit, including O! The Oprah Magazine,Arthritis Today, US News & World Report, Everyday Health, and Costco Connection.
To get the best results from your new medication, ask your doctor these key questions about your prescription.
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