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Let's talk, STL! Health professional students promoting med adherence. Questions? Email: [email protected] (Natl:@IWillTakeMyMeds) #SYFchallenge @stlcopedu

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Between 1999 and 2010, 543,000 stroke survivors reported facing higher health care costs as a result of the medication nonadherence.

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$290 billion in avoidable costs is spent annually on medication nonadherence, of which $100 billion is spent on hospitalizations alone.

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46,000 deaths could be avoided each year if 70% of patients with hypertension got the treatment they needed.

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The risk of hospitalization and premature death among nonadherent hypertensive patients is 5X higher than patients who are adherent.

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Medication adherence is higher among patients who see the same healthcare provider each time they have a medical appointment.

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Adherence to generic medications is higher at 77% compared to brand name medications, which have an adherence rate of 71%.

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Non-adherent patients are 17% more likely to be hospitalized than
adherent patients.

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Non-adherence to medications causes 30-50 percent of treatment failures and 125,000 deaths annually.

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Patients receive 3.4 more refills per prescription in a 12-month period when their refills are synchronized

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64% of hospital readmissions within 30 days are due to medication nonadherence.

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30% of patients diagnosed with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes never fill their medications that were prescribed to them.

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Motivation interviewing is key to improving medication adherence.

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50% of all medications prescribed are not taken correctly.

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Circulation and lung function improves 2-12 weeks after smoking cessation.

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Smokers who quit before the age of 30 gain 10 years of life expectancy.

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How can you can promote med adherence as a pharmacist? Ask questions! #SYFchallenge @IWillTakeMyMeds @Pharmacy_Times
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This past weekend, students spent time at @Walgreens promoting medication adherence! @IWillTakeMyMeds #syfchallenge

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SYF will be handing out info on med adherence at the @WUSTL Health Fair today! @IWillTakeMyMeds #SYFchallenge

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A novel way to promote medication adherence! #SYFchallenge @IWillTakeMyMeds https://t.co/vdcp3aFTQU

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A modern pharmacy with old-fashioned values. https://t.co/y2sJp1zwhU

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Where would you fall on the Adherence Report Card? #SYFchallenge @IWillTakeMyMeds