new patient compliance programs

Some pharmacists are using new patient complianceprograms...sending out letters to remind patients to refill theirchronic meds.

Pharmacists who are using compliance programs often say they'regood. Good for pharmacists to enhance rapport with patients...andgood to help patients use their meds properly.

But some of these programs only go to patients on aparticular drug...and are paid for by that drug's manufacturer.Encourage ALL of your patients to get their refills as appropriate.