Study Shows Pharmacists
& Nurses Best at Improving AdherenceIn a national study released by
CVS Caremark, pharmacists and nurses were shown to be the most effective health
care professionals in improving patient adherence to prescribed
medications.
The study, a review of more than 40 years
of research published in medical journals, showed that pharmacists at a retail
store and nurses talking with patients as they are discharged from a hospital
were the most influential voices. To read the full story, click here.
PFC CEO Provides Testimony to CA Assembly
April 13, 2009
Michael Negrete was invited to speak about medication
errors at Monday's meeting of the CA Senate Business & Professionals
Committee. The information he provided was intended to inform the
Committee's discussion of SB 470... Text
PFC CEO Discusses Medication Errors on 'The Doctors'
CBS - October 29, 2008
Among the many dangers of "polypharmacy" are that someone
can accidentally end up taking medications that have duplicative
effects or negative interactions. Dr. Michael Negrete, CEO of the
Pharmacy Foundation of California urges, "people need to communicate
before they medicate." Show synopsis
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