Statin medication adherence.

Take your statin medications as prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

To support your efforts to stay as healthy as possible, we want to remind our members that one of the best things you can do for your health is to take your medications as prescribed by your doctor. Taking the right dose, at the right time, and in the right way ensures that you get the most benefit from your medications. Doing this, along with other lifestyle changes recommended by your doctor, can help prevent complications of heart disease such as heart attack and stroke.

Why is it important to take your statin?

Statin therapy reduces heart attack, stroke, and death. Statins work to reduce cholesterol, and studies have shown that the risk of heart attacks and stroke is reduced by ~20–25% and mortality is reduced by 10%¹.

Here are some tips to help you continue to take your medications correctly:

• Know why you are taking the medications.
• Keep your medications where you’ll notice them and set a daily routine to take them.
• Use a pill organizer, calendar, or smartphone app to remind you to take your medications.
• Talk with your doctor if would like to request a 90-day supply of your medications.
• If your provider changes your medication dose or directions, make sure they send a new prescription to your preferred pharmacy so they have your most up-to-date medication list.

Talk with your doctor about any barriers or concerns.

It is very important that you let your doctor know if you are not taking your medications as directed. You may need to alert them if any of these are getting in the way:

• Costs—talk with your doctor to see if switching to a lower-cost alternative may be an option.
• Side effects are a challenge.
• You are having trouble remembering to take your medication.
• You are having trouble getting refills at your pharmacy.
• You are unsure when is the best time to take your medications.

We’re here for you

We want to make sure you have the information and support you need to take your medications correctly. Please note: It can take up to 14 days to receive your order from our Martin’s Point Mail-Order Pharmacy.

_{1.   Stone NJ, Robinson JG, Lichtenstein AH, et al. 2013 ACC/AHA guideline on the treatment of blood cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk in adults: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol 2014;63:2889-934.}