Asked by cici
Cynthia is late refilling her latanoprost prescription. When asked, she says she sometimes skips doses to make the bottle last longer because of the cost. Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take?
A. Recommend stopping the medication until his next eye exam to see if it is still needed
B. Suggest spacing out doses to every other night to save drops but remain consistent
C. Let the pharmacist know so they can discuss generic options or assistance programs
D. Tell her to squeeze the bottle more gently to use smaller drops, so the bottle lasts longer
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C. Let the pharmacist know so they can discuss generic options or assistance programs.
Rationale: Nonadherence to latanoprost because of cost risks vision loss; you should not advise stopping or irregular dosing. A pharmacist can identify lower‑cost alternatives (generic latanoprost), manufacturer coupons/patient assistance, mail‑order or formulary options, or contact the prescriber about cheaper alternatives — all safer ways to address cost than skipping doses or altering drop technique.
Rationale: Nonadherence to latanoprost because of cost risks vision loss; you should not advise stopping or irregular dosing. A pharmacist can identify lower‑cost alternatives (generic latanoprost), manufacturer coupons/patient assistance, mail‑order or formulary options, or contact the prescriber about cheaper alternatives — all safer ways to address cost than skipping doses or altering drop technique.
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