How can pharmacists help patients improve medication adherence?

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Latest Post    |    Feb. 8, 2023

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How Can Pharmacists Help Patients Improve Medication Adherence?

In the final post of our three-part series on medication adherence, learn about the important role pharmacists can play in helping patients with diabetes understand their medications and take them as prescribed.

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About the Expert

Dr. Candis Morello

Candis M. Morello

PharmD, APh, CDCES, FCSHP, FASHP

Dr. Morello is professor of clinical pharmacy at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. Her research explores clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes and educational and wellness outcomes of student pharmacists. Dr. Morello maintains a clinical practice at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Health System, where she is director of the Diabetes Intense Medical Management Clinic. She studies the impact of pharmacist-run diabetes medication management services on patient quality of life, patient satisfaction, adherence, long-term clinical outcomes, and other factors.