The pharmacist is also a good source of information about your medicines. In addition to answering questions and helping you to select non-prescribed medications, the pharmacist keeps records of all the prescriptions you get filled at that drug store. Because your pharmacist keeps these records, it is helpful to use a regular drug store. At your request, the pharmacist can fill your prescriptions in easy-to-open containers and may be able to provide large-print prescription labels.

(Adapted from Talking with your Doctor: A Guide for Older People, Ageing International, Winter 2003, Vol.28, No.1, p.98-113.)