April 6, 2005

Don’t be a non-compliant, or non-adherent, patient

“Studies show that only about half the patients who leave their doctors’ offices with a prescription take the medication as directed, according to the Merck Manual . . . Thirty days later, more

than 75 percent aren’t following the treatment plan.”



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