Prescriptions by the Numbers – Part 1
As former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop wisely stated, “Drugs do not work in patients who do not take them.” This simple statement illustrates one of the most important issues in health care today… Medication Non-Adherence. Here are some numbers :
- 125,000 – Number of yearly deaths in US due to medication non-adherence
- 75% – Percentage of Americans who report they don’t always take medications properly
- 50% – Percentage of Americans with chronic illnesses and are most vulnerable to non-adherence
- 40% – Number of Nursing Home Admissions due to non-adherence
- 33% – Percentage of prescriptions written but never filled
One of the most important aspects of Home Health Care is medication adherence. The Home Health nursing staff at Rehab Home Health are uniquely qualified by their professional training to assist you or your loved one in all aspects of proper medication administration.
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