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In our latest learning article, #KatherinePearson explains how pharmacists can develop person-centred strategies to support #adherence and improve disease control in people with #respiratory conditions

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How to encourage adherence in patients with respiratory disease
Introduction Chronic respiratory diseases affect the airway and other lung structures​1​. Globally, the most common chronic respiratory diseases include COPD, asthma, occupational lung diseases and…
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September 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
This literature review examines the challenges faced by patients from different ethnic groups in medication adherence, and potential approaches to mitigating these disparities

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Addressing ethnic inequities in medication adherence
Abstract Adherence to prescribed medication plays a crucial role in achieving positive clinical outcomes in different health conditions. Yet, ethnicity-related inequities in medication adherence…
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April 30, 2026 at 7:30 AM
A guide to medicines counselling, which supports adherence, reduces medication-related harm and empowers patients to take an active role in their treatment

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Making medication counselling count: practical tips for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Medicines counselling is a crucial part of pharmacy practice. It improves adherence, reduces medication-related harm and gives patients the confidence to manage their treatment effectively. The NHS…
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December 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Patients’ risk of not adhering to medication plans can be predicted by the SPUR tool, which can also help understand social and psychological factors behind non-adherence and increase personalised interventions, according to a study

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Behavioural self-assessment tool can encourage medicines adherence
Patients’ risk of not adhering to medication plans can be predicted by the ‘Social, Psychological, Usage and Rational’ (SPUR) tool, which can also help understand social and psychological factors…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM