Presenters: Frederick Pfeiffer, PharmD; Richard Herrier, PharmD, CPE
Assess the impact of medication nonadherance to the overall cost of healthcare in the US; Determine the need for patient education regarding medications for hypertension as it relates to drug defaulting; Determine the role of common annoying side effects with diuretics in the perpetuation of therapeutic nonadherance; Describe three misconceptions regarding compliance issues; List three main factors that are required for optimal patient compliance.
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