Half of adults stop taking their prescriptions before the recommended course.
What’s the best way to increase compliance? Sticking to once daily medications, or patient-friendly “packs” is one. Another would be placing your medication next to something you do everyday, such as a toothbrush or near your coffee mug.
A study discussed at a dermatology conference suggests text message reminders to patients. Those who were reminded via daily text message to use sunscreen were twice as more likely to do so.
Interesting concept, although I can see how a daily text message from your doctor can get annoying pretty fast.
