The widening medication adherence gap

The gap between medication efficacy in trials and real-world effectiveness is widening, and with it the opportunity cost of medication nonadherence. Closing this gap requires more than individual behavior change; it requires system-level solutions, including coverage and funding design, pharmacist-led programs, and health information technology.

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PLoS Medicine
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2026-09-04
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1005237
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Medication Adherence and Compliance
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The widening medication adherence gap

Zachary A. Marcum
PLoS Medicine
Medication Adherence and Compliance
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The widening medication adherence gap

Zachary A. Marcum
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Abstract

The gap between medication efficacy in trials and real-world effectiveness is widening, and with it the opportunity cost of medication nonadherence. Closing this gap requires more than individual behavior change; it requires system-level solutions, including coverage and funding design, pharmacist-led programs, and health information technology.

PLoS MedicineVol. 23(9)
University of Washington (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Medication Adherence and Compliance
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