{"id":56484,"date":"2023-01-12T09:30:38","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T14:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=56484"},"modified":"2025-11-20T13:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T18:00:12","slug":"missed-medication-protocol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/missed-medication-protocol\/","title":{"rendered":"How to counsel patients who miss medication doses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As more people are using medication to treat various conditions, missing a medication dose is not that uncommon. This can be a particular concern for people who have multiple chronic conditions or are taking more than a few medications. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3976600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost half<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of adults who take medication long-term are not adherent, which can have a grave impact on their health\u2014around $100 billion is spent annually on healthcare costs associated with medication nonadherence. The worst part? It\u2019s usually preventable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients who miss medication doses are often unsure of what to do when they forget a pill. For example, they might skip the dose or double the dose. Fortunately, a missed dose is not always a serious concern, especially if a patient understands what to do. On the other side, however, many pharmacists and clinicians may not be aware of the proper way to counsel patients on missed medication protocol. In most cases, it will come down to the drug and the patient\u2019s specific situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a patient comes to you with questions on how to handle a missed dose, you\u2019ll want to be prepared to help that patient in a reassuring way. Read on to learn more about how to counsel on a missed dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-counsel-patients-about-a-missed-dose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to counsel patients about a missed dose<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counseling patients about missing medication doses starts with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/nonadherence-to-medication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understanding why they missed the dose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Patients may miss a medication dose because they\u2019re symptom-free, worried about side effects, or anxious about costs. For example, patients might miss an antibiotic dose because they\u2019ve already started feeling better.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/pharmacist-role-in-senior-care\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients who are older<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, have dementia, or can\u2019t physically take their medications will generally need assistance from a caregiver. However, for many patients who miss doses, there are some straightforward ways to handle a missed dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"advise-patients-on-when-to-take-their-next-dose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advise patients on when to take their next dose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, the patient shouldn\u2019t have a problem taking a dose if it\u2019s been two or three hours since the missed dose. If it\u2019s been more than a few hours or it\u2019s almost time for the next scheduled dose, the patient should skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Advise against doubling up a dose of a medication, unless it\u2019s birth control. If the patient misses a dose of birth control, they should take it as soon as they remember and take the next scheduled dose, even if it means taking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430882\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two doses in one day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"recommend-setting-alarms-or-reminders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommend setting alarms or reminders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-medication-reminder-apps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various tools and apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available to help patients remember to take a dose. You can recommend your patient set an alarm or reminder at the same time every day to take their medications. Just make sure to go over the patient\u2019s medications to ensure drug interactions aren\u2019t a concern when taking multiple at the same time. Some apps have customizable features and other perks, such as notifications for when it&#8217;s time to refill a prescription. You may want to experiment with different apps yourself to find one to recommend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"have-patients-physically-make-a-note-when-they-take-their-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have patients physically make a note when they take their medications\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some patients prefer not to use technology reminders or can remember things better through physical notes. For these patients, you might recommend a medication journal. Patients can write down and track their medication schedule with pen and paper to keep a record of when they took their last doses\u2014download and print the medication tracker below.<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-file-embed\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Medication-Tracker.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Medication-Tracker.png\" alt=\"Download Medication tracker\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text\">Medication tracker<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Medication-Tracker.pdf\" download>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"download-text\">Download<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"suggest-a-pill-case-and-calendar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suggest a pill case and calendar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pills cases, organizers, and calendars <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27689861\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can aid patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in taking their medications on time. Most of these cases and organizers have compartments marked with each day of the week. For example, patients can refill the pill case every Sunday, so they&#8217;re set for the week. Some pill cases may have separate compartments for the morning and night, which may be useful for medications that require twice daily dosing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"propose-other-strategies-such-as-creating-positive-medication-habits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propose other strategies, such as creating positive medication habits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different ways to remember medication doses, as something may work differently for everyone. Some patients might find it helpful to see physical post-it note reminders in high-touch places, such as the refrigerator or microwave. One of the best ways to remember to take a dose is to associate it with an activity that is already part of the patient\u2019s routine. For example, if the patient has a habit of making a cup of coffee each morning, they can place their medication organizer next to the coffee maker as a reminder. That way, one habit is linked to another.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"takeaway\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takeaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the patient has missed several doses, you can advise the patient to contact their doctor or healthcare provider. The patient\u2019s healthcare provider may prescribe a new medication or adjust the dosage if <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/explain-side-effects\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, are the reason for missed doses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counseling the patient and providing an accurate missed medication protocol involves understanding the reason and preventing a future missed dose. As with all patient interactions, you\u2019ll want to reassure and calm the patient, especially if they are overly stressed or worried. Rarely, a missed dose will cause a severe problem.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As more people are using medication to treat various conditions, missing a medication dose is not that uncommon. This can be a particular concern for people who have multiple chronic conditions or are taking more than a few medications. 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