--- title: Pharmacy Automation | RxSafe Blog | medication nonadherence description: medication nonadherence | Pharmacy automation for independent retail pharmacies and outpatient hospital pharmacy managers, pharmacists and pharmacy owners. We write on topics including pharmacy profitability, adherence packaging, workflow, accuracy & speed, space savings, narcotics security, inventory management. --- - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RxSafe) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/RxSafe) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/2896335/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/RxSafe) - [RSS](https://rxsafe.com/feed) [![black-order_cart_2a@1.5x](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/black-order_cart_2a@1.5x.png "black-order_cart_2a@1.5x")](https://reorder.rxsafe.com) [(877)-797-2332](tel:1-877-797-2332) [![eyecon-RxSafe-combo-logo-blk-200x56](https://info.rxsafe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eyecon-RxSafe-combo-logo-blk-200x56.png?width=200&height=56&name=eyecon-RxSafe-combo-logo-blk-200x56.png)](https://rxsafe.com/) - [SOLUTIONS](https://rxsafe.com/solutions-2/) - Pouch Packaging - [RapidPakRx](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rapidpakrx/) - [Vial Filling-Secure Med Storage](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/vial-filling/) - [RxSafe 1800 w/RWS](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rxsafe-1800-w-rws-copy/) - [Blister Card Filling](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/blister-card-filling/) - [RapidCardRx](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rapidcardrx/) - [RapidCardSD](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rapidcardsd/) - Pill Counting - [Eyecon](https://www.eyeconvpc.com/) - IMPACT - [Success Stories](https://rxsafe.com/case-studies/) - [Before & After](https://rxsafe.com/services/installation/) - [FAQS](https://rxsafe.com/faqs/) - [Blog](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/) - [Videos](https://rxsafe.com/resources/videos/) - [ABOUT](https://rxsafe.com/about/) - [Events](https://rxsafe.com/events/) - [Careers](https://rxsafe.com/about/careers/) - [Testimonials](https://rxsafe.com/about/testimonials/) - [CONTACT US](https://rxsafe.com/contact/) - [Training and Support](https://rxsafe.com/services/training-and-support/) [![](https://play.vidyard.com/qQDLZ8uZa5TmFM7EQiY1k7.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/standing-out-in-a-changing-industry-the-pill-box-pharmacy) ## [Standing Out in a Changing Industry - The Pill Box Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/standing-out-in-a-changing-industry-the-pill-box-pharmacy) April 29, 2021 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [adherence strip packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-strip-packaging), [adherence packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-packaging), [independent pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacy), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence), [The Pill Box Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/the-pill-box-pharmacy), [Lee Henderson](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/lee-henderson) The Pill Box Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy locatedin Decatur, Alabama, has been serving itscommunity since 1973. With 48 years of experience,… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/standing-out-in-a-changing-industry-the-pill-box-pharmacy) [![](https://play.vidyard.com/xc6J33t3P8pMwexdHPHd1k.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/medication-adherence-webinar-recap) ## [Medication Adherence - Webinar Recap](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/medication-adherence-webinar-recap) April 28, 2021 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [adherence strip packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-strip-packaging), [adherence packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-packaging), [independent pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/independent-pharmacy), [webinars](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/webinars), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence), [medication synchronization](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-synchronization) The role of pharmacists is continuously evolving. Gone are the days that pharmacists simply filled vials for patients. Across the country, pharmacists are  [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/medication-adherence-webinar-recap) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/national-cancer-institute-byGTytEGjBo-unsplash.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-independent-pharmacies-can-beat-mail-order-giants) ## [How Independent Pharmacies can Beat Mail-Order Giants](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-independent-pharmacies-can-beat-mail-order-giants) November 19, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [patient adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-adherence), [adherence packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-packaging), [mail-order pharmacies](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/mail-order-pharmacies), [patient safety](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-safety), [PillPack](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pillpack), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence), [DivvyDose](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/divvydose) When Amazon acquired PillPack in 2018, some independent pharmacists were taken by surprise. Adherence pouch packaging was just starting to gain… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-independent-pharmacies-can-beat-mail-order-giants) [![](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Blog%20physicians%20and%20pharmacists.jpg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/md-pharmd-better-patient-health-care) ## [MD + PharmD = Better Patient Health](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/md-pharmd-better-patient-health-care) July 30, 2020 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [patient adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-adherence), [CureMed Pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/curemed-pharmacy), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence), [COVID-19](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [Health care](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/health-care), [DrFirst](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/drfirst), [podcast](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/podcast) Physicians and pharmacists play a critical role in the health outcomes of patients.  [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/md-pharmd-better-patient-health-care) [![Vet writing on clipboard the prescriptions in medical office](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Vet%20writing%20on%20clipboard%20the%20prescriptions%20in%20medical%20office.jpeg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/is-med-sync-the-right-match-for-your-pharmacy) ## [Is Med Sync the Right Match for Your Pharmacy?](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/is-med-sync-the-right-match-for-your-pharmacy) September 25, 2019 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [patient adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-adherence), [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [adherence packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-packaging), [adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence), [medication synchronization](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-synchronization), [med sync](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/med-sync) As you may have heard, medication synchronization (med sync) is a growing program among independent pharmacy owners. Not only does it benefit patient… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/is-med-sync-the-right-match-for-your-pharmacy) [![Smiling pharmacist and customer discussing a product in the pharmacy](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Smiling%20pharmacist%20and%20customer%20discussing%20a%20product%20in%20the%20pharmacy.jpeg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/med-sync-made-easy) ## [Med Sync Made Easy](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/med-sync-made-easy) August 28, 2019 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [RapidPakRx](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rapidpakrx), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence), [medication synchronization](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-synchronization), [med sync](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/med-sync), [pharmacy medication system](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-medication-system) Improving patient experience is a top priority for pharmacy owners, and incorporating effective programs can help a pharmacy retain and grow its customer… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/med-sync-made-easy) [![pakmymeds-box](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/pakmymeds-box.png)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/5-adherence-veterans-share-secrets) ## [5 adherence veterans share secrets](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/5-adherence-veterans-share-secrets) May 28, 2019 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [pharmacy automation](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-automation), [adherence strip packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/adherence-strip-packaging), [patient adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-adherence), [pharmacy workflow](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-workflow), [trade shows](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/trade-shows), [pharmacy reimbursement](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-reimbursement), [RxSafe customers](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/rxsafe-customers), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence) Want to discover how to grow your independent pharmacy business – and profitability – with adherence packaging? At the PDS Super-Conference, we assembled… [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/5-adherence-veterans-share-secrets) [![depression medication adherence is low](https://info.rxsafe.com/hubfs/Stock%20Photos%20(ShutterStock%20free)/side%20profile%20stressed%20young%20businessman%20sitting%20outside%20corporate%20office%20holding%20head%20with%20hands%20looking%20down.%20Negative%20human%20emotion%20facial%20expression%20feelings..jpeg)](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-adherence-helps-fight-depression) ## [How adherence helps fight depression](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-adherence-helps-fight-depression) May 23, 2019 [RxSafe](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/author/rxsafe) [pharmacy automation](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/pharmacy-automation), [strip packaging](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/strip-packaging), [patient adherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/patient-adherence), [compliance](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/compliance), [medication nonadherence](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/medication-nonadherence), [depression](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/tag/depression) May is National Mental Health Month. This month, [RxSafe](https://rxsafe.com/solutions/rapidpakrx/) continues its new blog series, entitled: “How adherence helps with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (fill in the blank).” [Read More](https://info.rxsafe.com/blog/how-adherence-helps-fight-depression) [![The Tower of reams of dollars aspirations in heaven. 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