2 MIN READ
JULY 2026
Make sure your medications work together
Medications are part of everyday life — whether you’re managing your own prescriptions or helping a loved one with theirs. The more prescriptions in the mix, the easier it is for something to slip through the cracks. Over time, routines can get complicated. Refills stack up. Questions come up. And it’s not always clear who to ask.
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Why it matters
It’s not uncommon to get medications from more than 1 provider. Your teen sees a dermatologist who prescribes acne medication — and their pediatrician prescribes something for allergies. Your parent has prescriptions from a cardiologist, a primary care doctor and a pain specialist. Each provider knows what they prescribed, but they may not know about the rest.
When medications come from different places, there’s a real chance they don’t work well together — or that interactions can cause serious side effects. Without someone looking at the full picture and connecting the dots, the risks can go unnoticed.
Start the conversation with your pharmacist
You don’t need a problem to ask questions. A pharmacist can answer questions like:
- Do any of my medications interact with each other?
- When and how should I take each one?
- What side effects should I watch for?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
- Is there a simpler way to manage my medications?
Get extra help through the Costco Pharmacy Medication Adherence Program
It’s a free service that can help you:
- Work through barriers like side effects or scheduling
- Simplify medication routines
- Build habits to take medications as prescribed
- Check in and adjust your plan over time
Click here or call 800-890-5548 to schedule an appointment with a Costco pharmacist.
Not sure where to start?
Your Aetna Live Healthy Team coach, a registered nurse, can connect you to clinical pharmacists and other medical experts to review, manage and provide education on your medications.
Resources for you
The Costco Pharmacy Medication Adherence Program can help you simplify your medication routines and help you stay on track with your prescriptions. Schedule an appointment with a Costco pharmacist online or by phone.
Schedule an appointment | 866-818-2368 | Ages 18+ | No cost
The Live Healthy Team can connect you with 1-on-1 health support from medical professionals, resources, care and other benefits that meet your unique needs. Clinical pharmacists can also review, manage and provide education on your medications, as well as help identify any interactions.
800-814-3543 | Monday–Friday, 7 am–7 pm CT | No cost
SSS Contigo nurses can offer education on medications, coordinate care and advocate for you, while health educators can provide virtual workshops and telephone counseling on various health topics. Explore Triple-S flyers in English and Spanish for more information.
800-981-3241 or 787-706-2552 | Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm | No cost
The Costco Pharmacy Medication Adherence Program can help you simplify your medication routines and help you stay on track with your prescriptions. Schedule an appointment with a Costco pharmacist online or by phone.
Schedule an appointment | 866-818-2368 | Ages 18+ | No cost