Consider Approaches to Improve Med Adherence

Approximately 1 in 5 new prescriptions are never filled...and about half of filled Rxs aren’t taken as prescribed.

Think of med adherence as a chronic issue...with seasons of flares and remission. Offer support at each patient visit or phone call...and work as a team to tackle it in bite-size chunks.

Dig deep to understand the patient’s reasons for nonadherence, such as perceived lack of benefit...side effects...or social determinants of health (food insecurity, access to transportation, etc).