Drugs you continue to take will likely have to be renewed. The label from the pharmacy will indicate how many times you can renew it, and how many renewals you have left.

Keep track on your calendar or in your computer when to refill a prescription -- with sufficient lead time to assure you don't run out. If the renewal will require obtaining a new prescription, leave extra lead time.

For drugs you take on an ongoing basis:

• Check every six months to see if you can save money buying it. For instance by buying in bulk.
• Talk with your pharmacist about coordinating the renewal dates for all your drugs so you don't have to go to the pharmacy more often than necessary. The pharmacist should be able to contact your doctors' office(s) and do this for you.

NOTE: If you are taking a drug long term, ask your doctor whether you should be taking supplements because of the drug. Long term use of some drugs can interfere with your body's ability to absorb and metabolize nutrients.

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