Empowering Hemodialysis Patients through Pharmacist-LedMedication Adherence Programs: A Narrative Review

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant worldwide health concern, characterized by renal injury or a glomerular filtration rate persistently below 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for a minimum of three months. Pharmacists have a pivotal role in the management of CKD through provision of medication details, instruction and presenting individualized drug suggestions enhancing health results for CKD patients. Obstacles of medication adherence includes unpleasant taste of the medication, expenses, Illiteracy, dietary and fluid restrictions and social discomfort. These obstacles can be overcome by literate competence, medication guidance, cost effectiveness, and interpersonal communication with the patients. Thus, pharmacists can contribute to cost reduction by creating and enhancing drug protocols, as well as conducting evaluations of drug usage to identify opportunities for recommending more economical alternatives that maintain the same high standard of patient care. This review highlights the significance of pharmacist in enhancing medication adherence in haemodialysis patients.