A pharmacist-led medication therapy management program for hypertension improved self-reported use of self-management tools, reduced medication adherence barriers, and yielded high satisfaction.
Observational (n=59)
Yes
Does a pharmacist-led medication therapy management program improve use of self-management tools and reduce medication adherence barriers in patients with hypertension?
A collaborative pharmacist-led medication therapy management program improved self-management and reduced medication adherence barriers in patients with hypertension.
Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death and disability in the United States, and high blood pressure is a major risk factor for both. Community pharmacists are readily positioned to improve cardiovascular health through services such as medication therapy management and self-management education. In 2018, the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, and NeuGen, a not-for-profit health insurer, piloted a pharmacist-led medication therapy management program for people with hypertension in partnership with 8 community pharmacies. We evaluated changes in use of blood pressure self-management tools and barriers to antihypertensive medication adherence before and after medication therapy management services. Participant satisfaction was also assessed for the 59 participants at the end of the program. We observed improvements in self-reported use of self-management tools, reductions in medication adherence barriers, and high satisfaction with pharmacist care. This collaborative pilot resulted in sustainable reimbursement for participating pharmacies delivering medication therapy management services to eligible NeuGen members.
Thompson et al. (Tue,) conducted a observational in Hypertension (n=59). Pharmacist-led medication therapy management program vs. Before intervention (pre-post comparison) was evaluated on Changes in use of blood pressure self-management tools, barriers to antihypertensive medication adherence, and participant satisfaction. A pharmacist-led medication therapy management program for hypertension improved self-reported use of self-management tools, reduced medication adherence barriers, and yielded high satisfaction.