A pioneering behavioural diagnostic tool developed by Kingston University, London and healthcare technology company Observia to help patients take their medication as prescribed is the first holistic ...

Cost is a major determining factor for patients deciding whether to pick up prescriptions from the pharmacy. When medications are too expensive, patients tend to abandon them regardless of how ...

Medication adherence refers to how well patients follow their prescribed medication regimen, including taking medications at the right time, in the correct dosage, and adhering to recommended ...

Medication non-adherence is a major societal problem with serious clinical and economic consequences, associated with 200,000 deaths and 125 billion euros of costs annually in Europe. Studies show ...

Digital patient engagement company HealthPrize Technologies has partnered with Walgreens to offer its medication adherence platform on the drugstore chain’s website. The program will be offered to ...

Hospital readmissions are a growing concern across the healthcare sector. They drive up costs, pressure hospital resources, and impact patient well-being. One significant—and often preventable—reason ...

As the Boomer generation ages, the prevalence of polypharmacy — patients taking multiple medications to manage chronic conditions — is surging. Nearly 40% of older adults take five or more medications ...

Medication management is not a new problem. In fact, nearly two-thirds of American adults—more than 131 million people—take prescription medication. And according to Public Health Reports, 75% of ...