Prescription Medication Non-Adherence is a Big Problem in Healthcare.
50% of Patients are Non-Adherent with Medications at Any Time.
33-69% of Hospitalizations are Caused by Medication Non-Adherence.
Top Causes of Non-Adherence as Reported by Patients:
--42% Forgot to Take
--37% Ran Out
--27% Were Away from Home/Medication
--22% Cost
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEMCR7LchcA
https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20170803/americans-taking-more-prescription-drugs-than-ever-survey#:~:text=THURSDAY%2C%20Aug.,re%20taking%20more%20than%20ever.
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/health-expenditures.htm
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