METHOD FOR IMPROVED ADHERENCE TO MEDICATION THERAPY
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1. A method for managing medication adherence of a patient, comprising the steps of:
- receiving patient information comprising patient name, telephone number, and prescription information;
storing the patient information in one or more databases;
filling a prescription for the patient based on the patient information;
identifying adherence interventions based on the patient information;
providing an in-person counseling session between the patient and a pharmacist when the patient receives the filled prescription;
placing a first telephone call to the patient after the patient receives the filled prescription;
placing a second telephone call to the patient prior to the day that the prescription is due for a refill; and
placing a third telephone call to the patient in the event the prescription is past due for a refill.
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Abstract
A method for improved adherence to a medication therapy by providing patient interventions at clinically relevant times is disclosed. A pharmacy receives and stores patient information and prescription information in one or more databases, and then fills a prescription for a patient based on the patient information. The pharmacy identifies a plurality of adherence interventions and provides a first-fill counseling session to the patient when the patient receives the filled prescription. The pharmacy also provides a first fill follow-up session and adherence outreach at clinically relevant times.
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1. A method for managing medication adherence of a patient, comprising the steps of:
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receiving patient information comprising patient name, telephone number, and prescription information; storing the patient information in one or more databases; filling a prescription for the patient based on the patient information; identifying adherence interventions based on the patient information; providing an in-person counseling session between the patient and a pharmacist when the patient receives the filled prescription; placing a first telephone call to the patient after the patient receives the filled prescription; placing a second telephone call to the patient prior to the day that the prescription is due for a refill; and placing a third telephone call to the patient in the event the prescription is past due for a refill. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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