Effects of a community pharmacy-based structured medication review on drug-related problems in all-comers with polypharmacy: a randomized, controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial
Randomized controlled trial showed medication review decreased drug-related problems by about 70%, suggesting it enhances therapy adherence and health literacy.
Key Points
A medication review decreased drug-related problems by approximately 70% after 3-4 months.
Key findings included a significant reduction in therapy adherence-related problems by about 60% and health literacy-related problems by around 64%.
The randomized controlled trial involved 220 participants taking 8 or more drugs, with 198 completing the study.
The results highlight the effectiveness of structured medication reviews in managing polypharmacy among adults.