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“America's other drug problem”
National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)
“Drugs don't work on patients who don't take them”
C. Everett Koop, MD
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Prescription is never filled or initiated.
Patients stop taking medication after taking it. Rarely intentional - usually arises from miscommunication or resource / capacity limitations.
Medication is not taken as prescribed. Missed doses, incorrect doses, dose taken at wrong time.
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Appropriate medication use
Essentra's packaging solutions are designed to improve patient adherence by addressing issues like ease of use and understanding. Including:
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