Addressing the Adherence Problem: Do Med Sync Programs Really Work?

The “silent killer” that impacts every ambulatory care practice is medication non-adherence.  Today, medication non-adherence is estimated to cause 125,000 preventable deaths every year and costs all of us $300 billion. It is no surprise that pharmacists have an important roll to play tackling this critical issue. Many pharmacies have now implemented medication synchronization or med sync programs to proactively address medication adherence.  While some have called med sync a “golden ticket,” research is clearly needed.

Guest Authors: Michael Kachmarsky, PharmD, BCACP and Daniel Longyhore, PharmD, MS, BCACP

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