Medication Management

Approximately 48.6% of American adults have recently used a prescription drug, and 24% have used three or more. Coordinating medications for yourself or a family member can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry, led by Rondeshya “Ronnie” Cosby, NP, offers medication management to patients aged 12 and older in and around Virginia and North Carolina. Utilizing flexible and convenient telepsychiatry services, the team can help you organize medication schedules and stay current with your medical needs. To learn more, call the practice today or request a consultation online.

What is medication management?

Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry may prescribe medication to you or your family member as part of a treatment plan. You may require more than one medication, especially if you have multiple mental health concerns. 

A comprehensive medication management plan ensures that each medication gives you optimal results and minimal side effects. The team helps you take medication on time, with the correct dosage, and they monitor your symptoms.

The team is happy to collaborate with your insurance and outside providers like pediatricians or specialists. They can also communicate with school counselors or staff that assist your adolescent during school hours. 

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. Medication management is helpful if you’re treating several mental health conditions, especially if you also take medication for physical issues. 

The Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry team can provide an accessible calendar that helps you remember specific medicine dosages and when to take them. You may benefit from scheduling alarms or reminders throughout the day. 

The team can help you coordinate prescriptions from various pharmacies and collaborate with your insurance to find equally effective but less expensive medications. 

Medication management can help you or a loved one avoid severe side effects, overdosing, underdosing, and hospitalization. 

What does medication management include? 

Before developing a medication management plan, the team performs a comprehensive virtual evaluation to understand your mental health and diagnose any symptoms.  

The team informs you of any risk factors or side effects associated with your medications. 

Your medication management plan may include: 

• A medication and supplement checklist 
• A medication calendar 
• Management of medication expiration dates 
• A precise dosage chart or plan 
• Ongoing dialogue with your insurance 
• Location of less expensive prescriptions
• Collaboration with outside providers or school staff
• Management of pharmacy refills 

Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry can supervise adjusting dosages, changing medications, or going off medicines entirely. The team’s ultimate goal is to ensure your medications are restoring your well-being. 

If you’d like to alleviate the stress of managing your or your family’s medication needs, call Bright Shadows Telepsychiatry today or request an appointment online.