About Betty Chaffee

Betty Chaffee, PharmD, is owner and sole proprietor of BetterMyMeds, a Medication Management service devoted to helping people get the maximum benefit from their medications.

Getting the Healthcare You Need

Getting the Healthcare You Need

Teamwork between doctors, pharmacists, and patients is key to good healthcare. I love it when my patients tell me they’re satisfied and comfortable with their primary care providers. Many patients feel they have adequate access to, good communication with, and trust in those providers. That’s the way it should be, and that’s what’s necessary to get the best health outcomes from medical care. But way too often, I hear the

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Probiotics, Prebiotics — Keeping Your Gut Healthy

Probiotics, Prebiotics — Keeping Your Gut Healthy

Probiotics are among the most commonly used dietary supplements. They’re typically marketed to improve “digestive health”. But what are they? How do probiotics compare to prebiotics? And what are their health benefits? Let’s talk about “digestive health”, and how pro- and prebiotics fit into the picture.  Digestion Digestion starts as soon as we put food in our mouth. From chewing and saliva production all the way into the stomach and

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Making Prescription Costs More Predictable

Making Prescription Costs More Predictable

Ever since Medicare Part D began covering prescription drugs in 2006, beneficiaries have been frustrated by surprise costs. Well, to be fair, folks were SO glad to finally have prescription drug coverage at first that there was more happiness than frustration. Up until that point, most Medicare beneficiaries had to pay out of pocket for all their medications. So Part D coverage was a huge step forward. But over the

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Better Health from your Local Independent Pharmacy!

Better Health from your Local Independent Pharmacy!

Maintaining good health takes a fair amount of effort. We depend on information we learn about diet, physical activity, air quality, infectious diseases, and more. For those of us who take prescription medications, our health also depends on knowledge about those meds. Pharmacist-Provided Counseling Many of you have heard me speak publicly (or privately) about the importance of pharmacist-provided education and counseling. Research has shown that meeting regularly with your

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