The Effect of Packaging and Instruction on Outpatient Compliance with Medication Regimens

1 January 1974

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy

Vol. 8 (1) , 10-15
https://doi.org/10.1177/106002807400800102

Abstract

The effect of packaging and instruction on outpatient compliance with medication regimens was evaluated. Data derived from pill count assessments of patient prescriptions demonstrated marked differences in compliance of different patient populations receiving instruction and special packaging.

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