When should MedGuides be given to patients?

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When should MedGuides be given to patients?

MedGuides are FDA‑required patient safety information for certain prescription drugs that have serious risks. For those drugs, the guide must accompany the medication at every dispensing, not just the first time. That means giving the MedGuide with each new prescription and with each refill so the patient always has up‑to‑date risk information when they receive the medicine. If the patient declines, you should document that it was offered and not provided. This practice helps ensure ongoing understanding of warnings and safe use as therapy continues.

MedGuides are FDA‑required patient safety information for certain prescription drugs that have serious risks. For those drugs, the guide must accompany the medication at every dispensing, not just the first time. That means giving the MedGuide with each new prescription and with each refill so the patient always has up‑to‑date risk information when they receive the medicine. If the patient declines, you should document that it was offered and not provided. This practice helps ensure ongoing understanding of warnings and safe use as therapy continues.

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