Ask About Adherence: New study examines effects of synchronized prescription refill program on medication adherence
New study explores how synchronized medication refills improved medication adherence among Medicare Advantage enrollees.
New study explores how synchronized medication refills improved medication adherence among Medicare Advantage enrollees.
Ask About Adherence is a blog series featuring Q&A’s with experts and new medication adherence resources. In this post, we feature a recently released study published in Health Affairs that explores how synchronized medication refills improved medication adherence among Medicare Advantage enrollees.
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Across the United States, patients can find synchronized prescription refill programs that coordinate the renewal date for their refills. Such programs save patients from making multiple trips to their pharmacy, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions.
In an effort to determine whether synchronized prescription refill programs increase medication adherence, a study was conducted using a random sample of Medicare Advantage enrollees who use mail-order refills. Key findings from the study include:
While the study found evidence to support the theory that synchronized prescription refill programs improve medication adherence, the authors also provided insights to guide future programs.
Learn more about this study here.