Does the presence of a pharmacist in primary care clinics improve diabetes medication adherence?

Does the presence of a pharmacist in primary care clinics improve diabetes medication adherence?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) are an essential element of therapy for the management of type 2 diabetes, OHA adherence is often suboptimal. Pharmacists are increasingly being integrated into primary care as part of the mov...

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Main Authors: Kocarnik Beverly Mielke, Liu Chuan-Fen, Wong Edwin S, Perkins Mark, Maciejewski Matthew L, Yano Elizabeth M, Au David H, Piette John D, Bryson Chris L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Pharmacist
Medication adherence
Diabetes mellitus
Oral hypoglycemic agent
Patient-centered medical home
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/391

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