ATTN: Dermatologists!3 Simple Solutions to Encourage Medication Adherence

Overview

Surprising Statistics About Adherence

Impact of Poor Adherence

Common Conditions Treated by Dermatologists

Common Prescriptions Given by Dermatologist

3 Simple Solutions for Medication Adherence

Conclusions

Surprising Statistics about Medication Adherence

125,000 People Die Each Year Due to Taking Medications Improperly or Failing to Take Them

20% - 30% of Medications are Never Filled

Medication not Continued as Prescribed in about 50% of Cases

Millions of Americans Skip Med because They Can’t Afford Them

1 in 8 Patients Skip Medications Due to Costs

*http://www.cdc.gov/

Impact of Poor Adherence

Direct Cost Estimated at $100 Billion to $289 Billion Annually

Costs $2,000 per Patient in Physician Visits Annually

30% to 50% of Treatment Failures

Non-adherence to Statins Increased Relative Risk for Mortality (12%-25%)

Non-adherence to Cardioprotective Medications Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Hospitalizations (10%-40%) and Mortality (50%-80%)

Poor Adherence to Heart Failure Medications Increased the Number of Cardiovascular-Related Emergency Department Visits

*http://www.cdc.gov/

Common Conditions Treated by Dermatologists

Acne

Dermatitis and Eczema

Fungal Infections

Hair Disorders

Nail Problems

Psoriasis

Skin Cancer

Commonly Prescribed Medications by Dermatologists

Antibacterials

Antifungal Agents

Corticosteroids

Retinoids

Antibiotics

Antiviral Agents

Immunosuppressants

Biologics

3 Simple Solutions for Medication Adherence

Encourage Your Patients to:

Start with Generics or Lower Cost Drugs

Get a 90-Day-Supply if Possible

Find the Best Price Meds in the Area

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Patients are More Likely to Take Prescriptions When Affordable

Conclusions

Medication Non-Adherence can be Fatal

Medication Non-Adherence can be Costly

Improving Medication Adherence can be Simple

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