Chester Pharmacist to Educate the Community on Medication

Media, PA – Join Dr. Kristin Ball Motley as she presents ‘Helping You Help Yourself – An Rx for Appropriate Medication Use.’ 

October is American Pharmacist Month and is a time to recognize pharmacists’ commitment to providing outstanding patient care. The theme, Know Your Medicine, Know Your Pharmacist, is the core message of the month. 

Motley’s educational program will carry out this theme by using various active learning techniques to educate the audience on appropriate medication use. As the use of prescription drugs rises, there is a growing need to inform patients on how to use their medications correctly. 

Unfortunately, many patients do not adhere to their prescribed medication regimens. There are various reasons why people fail to take their medications correctly. These reasons include cost, misinterpreting directions, side effects, forgetfulness, denial of medical condition, poor communication with the health care professionals, and many others. Strategies for resolving these issues will be discussed in the program.

This educational program will teach participants: 

• The value of taking prescriptions as prescribed 

• How to interpret directions on a prescription label 

• How to identify medication side effects 

• How to save money on prescription medications

• How herbals and supplements interact with prescription medications 

• The importance of discussing medication concerns with a physician or pharmacist

Dates & Locations

October 7 at 12:15pm - Havertown Center for Older Adults, 1105 Earlington Rd, Havertown

October 13 at 6pm - YWCA Chester, 4 E. 7th St, Chester

October 18 at 7pm – Yeadon Public Library, Yeadon

October 20 at 11am - Morton Borough Hall, 500 Highland Ave, Morton

October 27 at 2pm - Chester City Hall, 1 E. 4th, Chester

This program is targeted to adults of all ages. Seating is limited. Call 484-234-2427 to register.

Kristin Ball Motley, Pharm.D., CGP is a native of Chester, PA. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida A&M University and is a certified geriatric pharmacist. She is the president of Health Care Solutions of Delaware Valley (HCS). HCS helps patients access free and discounted medication and provides medication management services.