Patterns of Medication Adherence and Health Care Utilization Among Patients With Chronic Disease Who Were Enrolled in a Pharmacy Assistance Program

Abstract

Approximately 50% of PAP participants were adherent to chronic disease medications. Adherence to such therapies among patients who are receiving financial assistance with medications may reduce their need for costly health care services. Future research should assess the long-term ability of pharmacy assistance programs to promote medication adherence and should examine alternative strategies for improving adherence and health outcomes among low-income uninsured patients.