The US National Community
Pharmacists Association has
released a new report which scores
Americans an unsatisfactory C+ in
adherence to chronic medication.
Interestingly, the biggest predictor
of medication adherence was
patients’ personal connection (or
lack thereof) with a pharmacist or
pharmacy staff.
Patients of independent
community pharmacies reported
the highest level of personal
connection (89% agreeing that
pharmacist or staff “knows you
pretty well”), followed by large
chains (67%) and mail order (36%).
Other factors relating to
adherence included affordability of
medications, continuity in health
care usage, how well informed
they feel about their health, and
medication side effects.
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THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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