Current Research Projects
MD Anderson Study
Development of a research project supported by HCPC has been underway for more than a year at theMD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas, Houston. This research project seeks to compare adherence rates between traditional cap-and-vial packages versus blister formats with compliance prompting features when consumers are taking multiple medications. Electronic monitoring devices will be attached to blister cards and pharmacy vials used in the study to record adherence rates. The study is expected to formally commence the 2nd quarter of 2010 with final results expected by the end of the year.
Compliance Facts
HCPC’s Innovative Design winner of the 2009 Compliance Package of the Year, VitalityTM GlowCapTM, shared some recent compelling cost savings figures that should help drive adherence packaging, in any form. Click here to see an edited version of their presentation created by David Rose, Vitality CEO.
An Ohio State University study concludes that packaging can help improve compliance and treatment outcomes. To learn more about this study, click here to access a presentation provided by Philip J. Schneider, M.S., F.A.S.H.P., Clinical Professor, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, presented at an HCPC Symposium.
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