Abstract:Background: 64 million pharmacy filled multicompartment medication
compliance aids (MCAs) are dispensed by pharmacies in England each year
as a method to improve medication adherence. Despite the widespread use
of MCAs and evidence that their use may be associated with harm there is
no national consensus regarding MCA provision by acute hospital Trusts
in England. Aim: To determine current practice for initiation and supply
of MCAs in acute hospital Trusts in England and the potential
consequences for patients… Show more
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