This week: Medication mistakes, divorce impact and more

WRVO | By HealthLink on Air

Published August 2, 2017 at 2:35 PM EDT

Four in 10 people do not take their medicine as prescribed, according to a recent survey by Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Luke Probst, the director of pharmacy at Upstate University Hospital, explains the details of medication adherence and medication compliance and the sorts of problems that can arise if drugs are not taken as prescribed on this week’s show. He also shares suggestions four ways people can remember to take their medications.

Also on the show: the impact of divorce on children and families, and a video project for end-stage cancer patients.

Tune in the Sunday, August 6 at 9 p.m. for "HealthLink on Air" on WRVO.

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