Fort HealthCare encourages everyone to carry an up-to-date safe medication card with them at all times that can be referenced quickly.
Keeping a list of your medications is a way for you to be more involved with your healthcare, and to safely prepare for medical emergencies. Your list should include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal remedies.
Why It Matters
- Helps emergency responders and doctors treat you faster
- Prevents harmful drug interactions
- Keeps your entire care team—including pharmacists—informed
- Assists family members filling out your medical history
What to Include in Your Medication List
- Full name of each medication or supplement
- Dosage and time(s) of day taken
- Reason for use
- Start date
- Pharmacy contact information
- Allergies or intolerances (include reaction details)
- Recent vaccinations
- Names and contact info for your healthcare providers
Get a Medication Card
Fort HealthCare offers a wallet-sized medication card that makes it easy to track this information. Pick one up at any Fort HealthCare clinic, the Fort Memorial Hospital Information Desk, or the Volunteer Services office.