Medication Adherence

Injectable HIV ART Is an Effective Alternative to Oral Medications

February 22, 2024 - On February 21, 2024, the NIH issued a press announcement revealing that long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) using cabotegravir and rilpivirine was more effective than oral ART at suppressing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) replication in patients who could not achieve or maintain viral suppression with oral...

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Exploring Prescription Discount Cards’ Role in Medication Adherence

by Editorial Staff

Since prescription discount cards were introduced into the United States market in the early 2000s, patients and providers have leveraged them to combat rising drug costs and make medications more affordable. By enhancing drug...

Understanding HIV Drug Resistance, Minimizing Disease Transmission

by Veronica Salib

Despite having multiple tools and resources to minimize the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the growing rate of drug resistance has forced scientists and medical professionals to explore viral mutations more...

Majority of Patients Quit Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Within First Year

by Hayden Schmidt

A recent cost analysis shared with Reuters showed that only a third of patients continued to use popular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) compounds a year after initial prescription. Healthcare costs...

Understanding the Basics of Pharmaceutical Compounding

by Alivia Kaylor

The healthcare industry relies heavily on pharmaceutical compounding, as it allows for personalized medication solutions to meet the specific requirements of individual patients. By delving into the vital components of pharmaceutical...

FDA Proposes Amendment to Human Prescriptions Drug Labeling Guidelines

by Veronica Salib

On May 30, 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed an additional Patient Medication Information (PMI) section on human prescription drug labels, amending current...

High Prescription Drug Costs Lead Older Patients to Ration Medication

by Veronica Salib

While not a new concept, drug rationing across the United States has become an increasingly critical issue. In another tale about the dangers of high prescription drug costs, researchers published an...

Minimizing Prescription Abandonment and Nonadherence with Digital Tools

by Veronica Salib

Although prescription adherence is widely regarded as one of the most critical indicators for health outcomes, the rate of nonadherence and abandonment have continued to rise across the United States, leading to thousands of deaths and...

Clinical Pharmacists Are a Major Contributor to Quality Patient Care

by Veronica Salib

In recent years — especially considering the COVID-19 pandemic — the public has become increasingly aware of pharmacists’ role in healthcare. Despite the current prevalence of clinical pharmacists and their position on...

J&J Launches Satellite Center to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

by Samantha McGrail

Johnson & Johnson recently launched the J&J Satellite Center for Global Health Discovery (Satellite Center) to tackle the present and the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with a...

Sandoz Expands Collaboration in Antimicrobial Resistance Fight

by Samantha McGrail

Sandoz recently expanded its strategic collaboration agreement with Ares Genetics (Ares) to drive cutting-edge digital solutions in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  The...

CVS Health Says Pharmacists Key for Medication Adherence, Access

by Samantha McGrail

Patient access to care and medication adherence have been ongoing challenges in the healthcare industry, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. But pharmacists can play a valuable role in connecting...

Marketing Strategies to Boost Access to Prescription Medications

by Samantha McGrail

The pharmaceutical supply chain is the means through which prescription medications are manufactured and delivered to patients. There are many ways that patients can obtain a prescription,...

NCQA Program Supports Best Practices in Specialty Pharmacy

by Samantha McGrail

NCQA recently launched Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation, a service to help discern quality leaders and support value-based contracting in specialty pharmacy.  Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation...

GoodRx Users Save an Average $30B on Prescription Drug Costs

by Samantha McGrail

Consumers have saved nearly $30 billion on their prescription drug costs to date with prices found on the GoodRx platform, the company said in a report. In 2020, GoodRx users saved an average 79...

Congress Reintroduces PASTEUR Act to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

by Samantha McGrail

US Senators Michael Bennet and Todd Young, and Representatives Mike Doyle and Drew Ferguson recently reintroduced the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act to...

Automating Adherence Packaging Improves Medication Management

by Samantha McGrail

Medication management is crucial to improving health outcomes, especially in long-term care facilities and inpatient care settings. But packaging prescriptions for the vulnerable population can be a...

Walmart Acquires Pharmacy Management Capabilities from CareZone

by Samantha McGrail

Walmart recently announced that it acquired specific assets of CareZone, a pharmacy management app that allows patients and families to manage medications as well as physician...

Trulicity Beats Others in Patient Adherence, Real World Data Shows

by Samantha McGrail

New real-world data recently showed that Trulicity had significantly higher patient adherence and longer persistence compared to weekly injections of semaglutide or exenatide in individuals with type 2...

Obtaining Contraceptives from Pharmacists Boosts Continuous Adherence

by Samantha McGrail

Women who obtained direct contraceptive prescriptions from their pharmacist were able to minimize breaks in contraceptive coverage, while increasing their continuous adherence, according to researchers...

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