Medication should be taken daily, always as prescribed. Taking your medication correctly and following your medication schedule daily will help you achieve a healthy, active life as a liver transplant patient.

Plan Ahead. . .Refills Need Advance Notice

The number of refills you have for each medication depends on how long you will be taking the medication, as well as what your insurance coverage will allow. It is important to monitor your medication and the number of pills you have properly.

You should maintain a minimum of one to two weeks supply of your medications. Refills take five days advance notice to be filled so be sure to make your refill requests before you run out completely.

When it comes time for a refill, first contact your pharmacy to see if you have refills available on your current prescription. If you find that you no longer have refills available, contact the PRESCRIPTION VOICE MAIL LINE by dialing
513-584-9999 or 888-825-4837 and follow the prompts.

Have the following information ready when you call:

• Your name and phone number
• Name of each medication
• Dose
• Pharmacy name
• Pharmacy phone number

Medication and Money

Medication comes with a financial responsibility. Understanding what medications are covered by insurance and what medications come with a co-pay will help you plan ahead.

Talk with your insurance company about medications. It is common that you may have a deductible you must meet before coverage begins. It is often helpful for you or a family member call your case manager and your pharmacy before medication is ordered. Insurance companies often include a PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORIZATION toll free number on your card so you can discuss your specific medications. Our financial counselor is available to assist you with medication questions.

The pharmacist will provide you with a Medication Instruction Card, listing all of the medications you will be taking, before you go home. Bring this card with you to clinic and the transplant coordinator will update it when needed. Keep this card with you in case of an emergency.

No matter what way you organize the scheduling and reminder of taking your medications, always be sure to keep a copy of your medications with you.

No one knows you better than yourself. Always be sure to talk with doctor if they are prescribing a medication routine that could be a problem for you.

IMPORTANT: Never self medicate or alter dosages without physician consent.