Medication adherence is a communication problem

Summary: Pharmacist Vimal Patel had a wake-up call. A patient with diabetes was picking up all her medicine on time, but she was still getting sicker. Why? She told him, "I never really understood why I needed to take all of this."

Vimal realized that making sure a computer says "refilled" is not enough. The real problem with taking medicine isn't about numbers or strict rules; it's about communication. Pharmacists are super busy, but rushing means patients don't get real care. By simply asking patients what worries them, pharmacists can build trust, solve confusion, and actually help them get better.

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