Niteesh K. Choudhry, MD, PhD

The results of this simulation model suggest that implementing a pharmacist-led medication reconciliation intervention at hospital discharge could be cost-saving compared with usual care.

This study evaluates the prevalence, structure, and key features of pharmacy-based programs to synchronize prescription fill dates, about which, little is known.

Evaluation of a national retail pharmacy automatic refill program for patients on medication for chronic disease demonstrated significantly improved patient adherence and reduced medication oversupply.

This study examined patterns of medication adherence after a reduction in medication co-payment amount among privately insured patients living in racially diverse neighborhoods.

Initial medication filling during the first 2 to 4 months following initiation of a statin strongly predicted adherence patterns during the following year.

Quality of care for 3 conditions, based on widely accepted objective measures, was superior in MinuteClinics compared with ambulatory care facilities or emergency departments.

Retail clinic use is associated with lower overall total cost of care based on a matched-pair analysis.

Reference pricing is an effective cost-containment tool widely used in other countries; it may be an attractive policy strategy for the US healthcare system.

Despite increasing availability of healthcare information technology, a literature review showed few clinical data on medication adherence interventions using this technology.

In this review of randomized controlled trials designed to improve adherence to cardiovascular medications, electronic interventions and in-person, pharmacy-based interventions showed the highest success rates.

The relationship between higher cost sharing and reduced medication use may be confounded by patients' healthy lifestyles or their health choices.

This study compares the performance of several definitions of concurrent adherence to related medications.

Pharmacy benefit managers can increase value through promoting use of cost-effective medications, timely initiation of essential therapy, and adherence to that therapy.