As seniors we know the drill about being cautious when it comes to our healthcare. We are rightfully skeptical when someone tries to sell us something or tell us about the latest therapy, treatment or medicine. But one thing we need to pay more attention to is the prescription medicine we buy at our pharmacy. Why? Because the medicine your doctor prescribes may not always be the medicine you are given.

Most of us rightly rely on our doctors to answer our health questions and provide us with quality care. They know our medical history and they are able to take many different issues into consideration when choosing the best course of treatment. Sadly, less and less value is placed on the doctor’s decision and more emphasis is placed on cost rather than “what is the best course of treatment for my patient?”