How can medication compliance for a medical condition be monitored?

Philip Lisagor, MD on behalf of The Rest of Your Life (ROYL)

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Medication compliance for a medical condition can be monitored. Pharmacy dispensing devices for the home are available. The These devices can remind you of your medication times, monitor if you're taking your medications and send reports to the "cloud" online, where lack of compliance can be detected and sent to your nurse practitioner, doctor or pharmacist.

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Prescription Drug Adherence

When your doctor prescribes you a medication, he or she should be very clear as to when and how to take the medication. Filling your prescriptions on time and taking them as directed leads to proper medication adherence. Medication adherence may not be easy for you if your finances are strained. Or, you may forget exactly when to take your medication, which can reduce its effectiveness. Medication adherence is especially important if you are prescribed an antibiotic. Failure to use antibiotics properly can worsen your symptoms or lead to antibiotic resistance. If you are unable to pay for your medicine, unsure of which medications to take, or don't remember when to take them, contact your doctor.

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