Chronic diseases and mental health disorders are estimated t…
Chronic diseases and mental health disorders are estimated to exceed 65% of the global burden of disease. Patients with chronic illnesses often take several medications, with many of these patients exhibiting medication non-adherence. Medication non-adherence has significant consequences for the patient and the health system. The first step towards improving adherence to medication is to recognise and analyse barriers to adherence as well as acknowledge that improvements in adherence do not depend on patients alone but are also affected by healthcare professionals and the healthcare system. Discuss the role of pharmaceutical care in improving medication adherence