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Medication Adherence

The extent to which patients take medications as prescribed by their healthcare providers.

Medication adherence refers to the extent to which patients take medications as prescribed by their healthcare providers, including taking the correct dose at the right time and following the prescribed duration. Poor medication adherence is a significant healthcare problem that can lead to treatment failure, disease progression, increased healthcare costs, and hospitalizations. Digital health solutions can improve adherence through automated reminders, refill management, and patient engagement tools.

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