Ensuring You Received and Administered the Correct Dosage of Medication
To ensure you are taking the correct dosage of your medication, you can follow these steps to verify both the packaging details and administration process. Below, we provide a clear guide for dosage verification, resolving common discrepancies, and using the patient portal for accuracy.
Verifying Medication Dosage
Start by checking the prescription details and the medication label. Important components to verify include:
Dosage Weekly/Daily: Confirm the amount prescribed in milligrams (e.g., 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg).
Concentration: Check the concentration (e.g., 2.5 mg/mL or 3.4 mg/mL) labeled on the vial or pen.
Instructions for Use: Match the method and frequency of administration (e.g., inject 1 unit subcutaneously once per week after filling the syringe).
Pre-Fill Syringes to Test Medication Supply
To verify the total quantity matches your prescription, pre-fill syringes for the full course (e.g., four weekly doses). This ensures no shortfalls or discrepancies in the packaging. If any inconsistencies arise, immediately contact your provider’s support team for clarification.
Using the Patient Portal for Confirmation
Fridays provides a patient portal where you can double-check your dosage details. To do this:
Log in to your Fridays Patient Portal: Fridays Patient Portal.
Navigate to the "Doctor’s Notes" section under the Document Center to view the latest prescription.
Compare the notes with the label on your medication.
If the details online and the medication you’ve received differ, seek clarification from Fridays support in the patient portal.
Common Dosage Scenarios
Discrepancy Between Prescription and Label - Example: Your bottle states 0.1 mL and your portal states 0.25 mg. In this case, verify equivalency; for instance, a 0.1 mL dose may correspond to a concentration of 2.5 mg/mL and meet a weekly 0.25 mg requirement. Always check both concentration and weekly dose.
Concentration Misunderstandings - Some medications, e.g., Semaglutide, may have a concentration such as 3.4 mg/mL. If instructed to administer 7 units (0.7 mL), verify that this aligns with the weekly dosage requirement of 2.125 mg.
Adjusting Doses Through Consultation - Changes to your dosage require consultation with your provider. Use the portal to book an appointment and verify updated prescriptions.
Troubleshooting and Next Steps
If a syringe reads inaccurately, use it to measure doses aligned with prescribed units (e.g., 12.5 units corresponds to a weekly 2.125 mg dose).
If leftover medication remains after use, it is most often due to the pharmacy sending extra medication.
Use educational videos or guides provided by Fridays to ensure accurate administration. Example: How to inject videos are helpful for visual understanding: Injection Video.