Be first to read the latest tech news, Industry Leader's Insights, and CIO interviews of medium and large enterprises exclusively from Healthcare Business Review
Thank you for Subscribing to Healthcare Business Review Weekly Brief
Sadly, drug abuse is a major problem in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, drugs like cocaine, heroin, and cannabis are not the most problematic drugs here.
By
Healthcare Business Review | Thursday, May 26, 2022
Stay ahead of the industry with exclusive feature stories on the top companies, expert insights and the latest news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today.
Listed below are some ways telehealth helps with medication management.
Fremont, CA: Sadly, drug abuse is a major problem in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, drugs like cocaine, heroin, and cannabis are not the most problematic drugs here. In the United States, it is over-the-counter medications that are being abused most frequently.
Prescription medications are not only the most commonly abused drugs, but they are frequently abused by young adults and teenagers. This is why medication management and education are critical. When someone has a drug problem, it can be difficult to ask for help. Telehealth is a solution to this problem because it allows people to call from the comfort of their own homes. Medication management is aided by telehealth.
Here are some ways telehealth helps with medication management:
Drug Therapy Monitoring
Drug therapy monitoring is another telehealth service. Drug monitoring entails developing a schedule for specific drugs and requiring the patient to take specific dosages in order to maintain a certain concentration of medication in the blood. Telehealth keeps the patient on track while also keeping the pharmacist informed.