Medication Management

Medication management is an essential service for mental health patients. Emem Nkanga, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and the team at Mindful Solutions Psychiatry in Garland, Texas, offer personalized medication management to patients over the age of ten. The comprehensive monitoring and management of prescription medications ensures the safety and effectiveness of your treatment. The team works closely with you to tailor the care to your individual needs and goals. Call the friendly staff or book a consultation online today to learn more.

What is medication management?

Your provider may prescribe medication as part of your treatment plan, as temporary relief, or as a daily supplement. A comprehensive management plan is crucial to ensure each medication gives you the proper results and minimal side effects.

Mindful Solutions Psychiatry offers individualized medication management for you or a family member who needs support organizing medication and ensuring your treatments stay effective over time. 

The team of providers can assess your current conditions, medications, and any symptoms you’re looking to improve. They can then safely monitor your prescriptions and are happy to collaborate with your insurance and outside providers like pediatricians and specialists.

What are the benefits of medication management? 

You may benefit from medication management if you or a family member takes multiple prescriptions, non-prescription medications, or supplements. This is helpful if you’re treating multiple mental or physical conditions. 

Your provider can create a calendar for you or your child to help you take your medication on time and remember specific dosages. They may encourage scheduling alarms or reminders throughout the day to remind you to take your medications. 

They can assist you in coordinating prescriptions from various pharmacies and work with your insurance to find equally effective but less expensive medications. 

Medication management can help you avoid adverse side effects, overdosing, underdosing, and hospitalization. 

What does medication management include?

Before developing a medication management plan, your provider examines your current mental health issues and diagnoses any other conditions. They inform you of any risk factors or side effects with your prescription. 

Your medication management plan may include: 

• A medication and supplement checklist 
• Management of medication expiration dates 
• A medication calendar 
• A precise dosage chart 
• Consistent conversation with your insurance 
• Location of less expensive prescriptions
• Collaboration with outside providers 
• Management of pharmacy refills 

Your provider can also work with you to meet specific health goals like adjusting dosages, changing medications, or going off medications entirely. The team’s ultimate goal is to ensure your medications are giving you optimal results. 

If you’d like to alleviate the stress of managing your or your child’s medication needs, call Mindful Solutions Psychiatry today or book an appointment online.