Automatic refill and 90-day fill programs don’t improve medication adherence

Health care has fooled us into believing a number of myths that—taken at face value—sound logical and true. Here’s one of the most pervasive and dangerous myths: Pharmacy’s value comes from convenience and access. And here’s another one: 90-day fills, and automatic refills on prescriptions improve medication adherence and patient health.

It’s not surprising that people might champion the efficacy of these tactics. It feels easier to get 90 days of …

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