HbL Pharma Consulting | Pharmacotherapy Specialty Blog

It Is Never Too Late to Quit Smoking

Smoking increases the risk for heart disease and heart-related death. Quitting smoking is known to reduce these risks. However, the impact of quitting smoking on older adults has not been well-studied. Does quitting smoking after the age of 60 make a difference?

The answer is yes. A study looked at over 500,000 smokers and nonsmokers aged 60 and older, to evaluate the impact of smoking and quitting smoking on heart-related outcomes specifically in this age group. The 3 major heart-related outcomes were evaluated: (1) cardiovascular deaths, (2) acute coronary events (defined as heart attack, unstable angina, or coronary death), and (3) stroke.

Know Your Medicines: Time to Say Yes

Today is the perfect day to stop and think about the medicines you take every day. What information do you need to know about your medicines to take them safely, take them correctly, and prevent medication errors?

HbL PharmaConsulting promotes “8 Things to Know about Your Medications,” listed below. Many of you already might know this information about each of your medicines. However, if you don’t--or if you know only some of these 8 points--it never is too late to ask additional questions at your next visit to the pharmacy. Pharmacists are medication experts and can help you understand your prescription and nonprescription medicines. The next time you pick up a prescription, whether it is a refill of an old medicine or a brand new medicine for you, when the clerk asks if you have any questions for the pharmacist--say YES!

What Can Your Pharmacist Do for You?

Who should you turn to with questions about your medicines? The answer is your pharmacist. But you may not be familiar with what your pharmacist can do for you. Your doctor and your pharmacist are a powerful team, working to ensure the best selection and management of your prescription and nonprescription medicines.

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