Medication Management

Medication management helps patients use prescriptions safely and effectively. At OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kyle Nefzger, FNP-C, and the team can order refills for noncontrolled substances. They also prescribe antibiotics and antivirals when needed, and offer counseling on allergy, GI, and respiratory medications. Patients receive clear instructions and prompt care without having to leave home. Call OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care or schedule your medication management review online today.

What is medication management?

Medication management involves ensuring that you take the correct medications at the recommended dose and in the safest manner possible.

At OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care, your provider assists patients in managing prescriptions for noncontrolled substances, refilling long-term medication prescriptions, and providing patient education on how to take them correctly for the best results.

When would I need antibiotic or antiviral medication?

Your provider can prescribe antibiotics if you have a bacterial infection like strep throat or a urinary tract infection (UTI). They avoid unnecessary prescriptions to help prevent antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotics have no effect on viruses like colds. For specific viral illnesses like the flu or COVID-19, your provider can prescribe antiviral medicines if they’re likely to help and you meet the treatment criteria.

Which other medications could I need?

Your provider can prescribe medicines to help you overcome or manage many gastrointestinal (GI), respiratory, and other symptoms. They might recommend medications for conditions like:

• Seasonal allergies
• Sinus infections
• Asthma flare-ups
• Acid reflux
• Constipation

Prescription refills ensure that you have a consistent supply of medications that you take long-term. These can include blood pressure medicine, cholesterol medication, and other routine prescriptions. Your provider reviews your medical history and current health to ensure that the refill is safe and appropriate.

What is general medication counseling?

General medication counseling involves reviewing your medications to check for possible adverse interactions or side effects. This includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) remedies, herbal or other complementary products, and dietary supplements.

Your provider also answers your questions about how and when to take your medicines, what to expect, and when to call for help.

During your appointment, you’ll tell your provider what medications you take, your symptoms, and any changes to your health. If they determine that you need a prescription or refill, they’ll send it directly to your preferred pharmacy, often within minutes.

Which medications are unavailable during virtual visits?

Your provider can’t prescribe controlled substances during telehealth appointments. This includes pain medicines like opioids and certain anti-anxiety drugs. In those cases, they’ll help you arrange the appropriate in-person evaluation.

OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care combines convenience with careful oversight, ensuring that you get the medicines you need quickly, safely, and with clear instructions. From refills to new prescriptions and helpful counseling, your OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care provider makes medication management simple and stress-free without the need for an office visit.

Call OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care or book a telehealth appointment online today to benefit from medication management.