diff --git a/bot/commands/medications.py b/bot/commands/medications.py
index a11ea0e..6daf392 100644
--- a/bot/commands/medications.py
+++ b/bot/commands/medications.py
@@ -142,7 +142,8 @@ async def handle_medication(message, session, parsed):
                 
                 await message.channel.send("**Today's Medications:**\n" + "\n".join(lines))
         else:
-            await message.channel.send(f"Error: {resp.get('error', 'Failed to fetch today\'s schedule')}")
+            error_msg = "Failed to fetch today's schedule"
+            await message.channel.send(f"Error: {resp.get('error', error_msg)}")
 
     elif action == "refills":
         resp, status = api_request("get", "/api/medications/refills-due", token)