Adherence Veterans Share Secrets: RxSafe Podcast Series Part Three

Medication nonadherence is widely recognized as a common and costly problem. Approximately 30% to 50% of US adults are not adherent to long-term medications leading to an estimated $100 billion in preventable costs annually. The barriers to medication adherence are similar to other complex health behaviors, such as weight loss, which have multiple contributing factors. Despite the widespread prevalence and cost of medication nonadherence, it is undetected and undertreated in a significant proportion of adults across care settings. According to the World Health Organization, “increasing the effectiveness of adherence interventions may have far greater impact on the health of the population than any improvement in specific medical treatments.” How can adherence be improved? We propose that the first step is to view medication nonadherence as a diagnosable and treatable medical condition. We believe technology must be leveraged properly to impact this healthcare crisis. 

Special Guest Benjamin Price

Benjamin Price, PharmD,BCGP
Pharmacist / Vice-President / Education Services Director
TigeRx Pharmacy, Inc.
5638 Redbud Highway/ P.O. Box 1887 Honaker, VA 24260
276.873.4700

TigeRx Pharmacy has been serving the community of Honaker since 2001. They have  three pharmacists with a combined 50 years of experience. At TigeRx Pharmacy, they believe that being a local Honaker pharmacy means providing healthcare services to our patients that are customized to meet their needs.

https://www.tigerxpharmacy.com/