A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Adherence

From Formulation to Drug Delivery to Specialty Packaging: A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Adherence

Authors: Steven Hamlen, Group Product Manager, MRT, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Bill Hartzel, Product Manager, Medication Delivery Systems, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Editor, Journal of Patient Compliance

Pharmaceutical companies have long understood that patient adherence to their prescriptions is an addressable barrier that can help lead to better and more cost-effective treatments for patients. Patient non-adherence to medications is heavily dependent on the individual needs of specific patient demographics. Even though the action and goal is easily identifiable, the solutions are often complex and multilayered.