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., how many units to draw and how often to inject).
Syringe Measurements: Your instructions list the exact number of units to draw on your syringe. You don't need to convert mg to units yourself.
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 "Provider 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.
Syringe Filling Techniques
Ensuring accurate syringe filling is crucial for proper medication administration:
Understand syringe markings: Insulin syringes typically measure up to 100 units, with each small line corresponding to one unit.
Draw medication slowly to avoid bubbles, ensuring accurate measurements.
Common Dosage Scenarios
Discrepancy Between Prescription and Label - Your label may show a volume (mL or units) while your portal shows your dose in mg. These are two ways of describing the same dose. Draw the exact unit amount listed in your instructions in the Document Center. If they don't seem to match, contact your care team before taking your medication.
Concentration Changes - If your medication's concentration changes, the number of units you draw may change while your dose stays the same. Always use the unit amount in your most recent instructions.
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.
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.
Contact Fridays support for assistance if documentation reveals a medication shortage. Provide photographic evidence of the vial label and pre-filled syringes to support your claim.
Store properly: Refrigerate vials as directed, and discard after their recommended usage period (e.g., after four doses).