{"id":56178,"date":"2023-01-05T09:30:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-05T14:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=56178"},"modified":"2025-12-26T11:49:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T16:49:14","slug":"how-to-help-patients-achieve-new-years-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-help-patients-achieve-new-years-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How pharmacists can help patients with New Year\u2019s resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cNew Year, new me!\u201d\u2014the phrase seems to be all over social media posts on January 1. The beginning of a new year signifies a clean slate. This fresh start often motivates people to promise that they\u2019ll do something different once the calendar flips. Popular New Year\u2019s resolutions focus on making changes with an expectation of positive outcomes for one\u2019s health and happiness. If weight loss is the goal, you might join a gym. If you want to kick a smoking habit, you might stock up on nicotine gum or patches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, most people quickly find that willpower isn\u2019t enough to stick with it. In fact, only <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people can successfully achieve their New Year\u2019s resolutions, with an estimated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> giving up within the first week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-pharmacy-teams-can-extend-support\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How pharmacy teams can extend support<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacists and pharmacy staff have an opportunity to help patients succeed in their New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that people who receive support have more success completing and adhering to their resolutions than those who received no support. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Americans living within five miles of a pharmacy, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are well-positioned to help support patients as they build healthier habits, using these tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-use-motivational-interviewing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Use motivational interviewing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are talking to a patient about their health goals related to sensitive topics, such as weight loss, it can be a struggle to find the right words. You want to come across as supportive, positive, and not judgmental. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmcp.org\/doi\/abs\/10.18553\/jmcp.2017.23.5.549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivational interviewing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a communication style that healthcare professionals can use to strengthen a patient\u2019s internal motivation for change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are examples of motivational interview questions and responses you can use to assist patients in their New Year&#8217;s resolutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou\u2019ve made the decision to [quit smoking, get control of your finances, etc.] \u2013that is a great first step! How can I help you achieve your goal?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat worries you about giving up [fast food, cigarettes, etc.]?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou said you have a goal of [losing 15 pounds, saving enough money for a vacation, etc.] in the new year. What is your next step?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI know how challenging it is to [exercise for an hour every day]. What do you want to do?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI understand that 20-minute walks for three days a week is a realistic plan for you.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"2-provide-smoking-cessation-resources\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Provide smoking cessation resources<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has found that educational intervention from a pharmacist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1551741122000304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improves outcomes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in smoking cessation. Pharmacists can help patients wishing to stop smoking by familiarizing themselves with resources and therapies for smoking cessation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacy team members can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/prevention\/guidelines\/tobacco\/5steps.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe 5 A\u2019s\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach to helping patients quit smoking:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about current smoking status to determine willingness to quit. To help gauge the severity of nicotine dependence, ask how many cigarettes they smoke per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the patient that stopping smoking will benefit their health. Use simple language, such as, \u201cYou\u2019ll breathe easier and have more energy if you quit smoking.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assess<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how ready the patient is to stop smoking. To assess readiness to quit, you can ask about previous quit attempts and how ready they feel to quit smoking for good.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in recommending appropriate pharmacotherapy and interventions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arrange<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a follow-up to see how the smoking cessation plan is going, ideally within one week.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 id=\"pharmacologic-recommendations-for-smoking-cessation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacologic recommendations for smoking cessation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know a patient wants to quit, you can help suggest the best way to quit. Pharmacists can also review medication records to ensure that smoking cessation therapies do not interact with any of the client\u2019s current medications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support your patients in their attempt to quit smoking, first refresh your knowledge on current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/dam\/AAFP\/documents\/patient_care\/tobacco\/pharmacologic-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The most effective approach for smoking cessation includes pharmacotherapy in combination with behavioral counseling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below summarizes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptodate.com\/contents\/quitting-smoking-beyond-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first-line pharmacotherapies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), for smoking cessation and what pharmacists should keep in mind when recommending them.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Therapy<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recommendation tips<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotine patch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nicotine patch provides a consistent nicotine level and is the easiest nicotine replacement therapy to use. Available over the counter, but many insurance plans cover NRT with a prescription.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotine gum or lozenge<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommend the 2 mg dose if the patient smokes their first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking. If sooner, recommend the 4 mg dose. Available over-the-counter, but many insurance plans cover NRT with a prescription.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotine inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nicotrol\">Nicotrol inhaler<\/a> (Rx only) is appealing for some because it is an oral substitution for cigarettes, keeping the hands busy.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotine nasal spray<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nicotrol-ns\">Nicotrol nasal spray<\/a> (Rx only) delivers rapid delivery of nicotine.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varenicline<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/varenicline-tartrate\">Varenicline oral tablet<\/a> (Rx only) relieves withdrawal symptoms and blocks the reward from smoking.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupropion sustained-release<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/bupropion-hcl-er-smoking-det\">Bupropion sustained-release oral tablet<\/a> (Rx only) may be particularly beneficial for smoking cessation in patients with depression. It may halt weight gain and can be used in combination with NRT.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"3-recommend-weight-loss-therapies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Recommend weight loss therapies\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss is one of the most common New Year\u2019s resolutions\u2014and one of the hardest to achieve. To promote weight loss, pharmacists should first counsel on non-drug therapies such as healthy diet choices and increasing physical activity. Pharmacists can also review patients\u2019 current medications to help identify medications that could be contributing to weight gain and recommend alternatives as appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMI is used to assess the need for further intervention. Patients are considered candidates for pharmacological therapy for weight loss if they meet one of the following <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptodate.com\/contents\/losing-weight-beyond-the-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">criteria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg\/m<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMI of 27 to 29.9 kg\/m<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with at least one weight-related comorbidity, such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most weight-loss medications require a prescription, but one first line medication, Alli (orlistat 60 mg), is available over the counter. Xenical (orlistat 120 mg) requires a prescription. Be sure to counsel patients about required vitamin supplementation and the potential side effects of orlistat, such as oily spotting and fecal incontinence, especially if the drug is taken with high-fat foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following agents, available by prescription, are FDA approved as adjuncts to diet and exercise for the long-term treatment of obesity:<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adipex-P (oral phentermine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/adipex-p\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adipex-P coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/adipex-p\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrave (oral bupropion\/naltrexone)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/contrave\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contrave coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/contrave\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda (liraglutide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saxenda coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/saxenda\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy (semaglutide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wegovy coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wegovy\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound (tirzepatide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zepbound\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zepbound\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacists can help support their patients seeking weight-loss drugs by getting up-to-date on current <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/100\/2\/342\/2813109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and preparing to answer patients\u2019 questions about taking and paying for these medications, several of which can be costly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"dietary-supplements-for-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary supplements for weight loss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, pharmacists should not recommend dietary supplements for weight loss, as evidence showing efficacy is lacking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, pharmacists should encourage patients to invest in lifestyle changes such as a healthy, whole food diet and physical activity. For patients struggling with food access, pharmacy teams should familiarize themselves with local resources, such as food banks, to which they can refer patients in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"increasing-physical-activity-for-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing physical activity for weight loss<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacists can encourage physical activity to promote a healthy lifestyle for patients resolving to exercise more in the new year. Moderate exercise for 150 minutes per week or vigorous exercise for 75 minutes per week has been shown to improve cardiovascular health; exercising 225\u2013420 minutes per week has been linked to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0033062018301440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinically significant weight loss.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-help-patients-save-money-on-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Help patients save money on medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have New Year&#8217;s resolutions that are not directly health-related. If an individual is choosing to focus on personal finance and saving more money, pharmacists can still support that individual. Pharmacy staff can help people save money on their medications. Suggestions include reviewing profiles for unnecessary medications, identifying less expensive alternatives, finding manufacturer coupons, and applying prescription discount cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacists can also save patients money in the long run by encouraging them to take their medications as prescribed. An estimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/nejmra050100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33%-69%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of medication-related hospital admissions are associated with poor medication adherence. Taking medications safely and appropriately can thus prevent expenses related to costly hospital stays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now is the time for pharmacists and staff to get ready to support and provide resources to patients wishing to change their habits in the new year. By practicing active listening and reviewing current evidence-based methods, pharmacists can make a difference by helping their patients build healthier habits.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cNew Year, new me!\u201d\u2014the phrase seems to be all over social media posts on January 1. The beginning of a new year signifies a clean slate. This fresh start often motivates people to promise that they\u2019ll do something different once the calendar flips. 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