Health literacy and addressing gaps in care have been a priority for health care providers and pharmacists alike. Certain patient populations are more prone to these disparities, including those who live in rural areas, have transportation issues, physical and cognitive impairments, or speak a non-English language at home.
When patients don’t understand their health care providers and/or their treatment plan, it can lead to mistakes, non-adherence, and reduced health outcomes. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce or close these gaps in care. Here are four simple ways to improve health literacy at your pharmacy:
Accessible Labels
When a patient leaves your pharmacy, they rely on prescription labels for their dispensing instructions. However, traditional labels may not work for those with visual impairments like blindness and low vision. Through our partnership with ScriptAbility, BestRx pharmacies have access to multiple accessible label options, including:
• Braille Labels
• Large Print Labels
• RFID-Enabled Talking Labels
Offering accessible prescription labels at your pharmacy enhances the safety of your patients and improves medication adherence by ensuring everyone has access to vital treatment information. Read more >
