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

• Main Authors: Kocarnik Beverly Mielke (Author), Liu Chuan-Fen (Author), Wong Edwin S (Author), Perkins Mark (Author), Maciejewski Matthew L (Author), Yano Elizabeth M (Author), Au David H (Author), Piette John D (Author), Bryson Chris L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...