Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9236

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Publication type: Journal Article

Talley CR.
Patient autonomy and drug therapy adherence
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 1994 Dec 1; 51: 2913

Abstract:

The role of pharmacists in ensuring patient compliance with prescribed therapy, especially counseling, is discussed in the context of increased health care costs associated with noncompliance. The role of the pharmaceutical industry in helping to ensure patient compliance is also briefly discussed.