Benefits

Decreased

  • Illness and deaths related to medication errors/non-compliance
  • Fall risk
  • Negative side-effects
  • Drug interactions
  • Injury
  • Confusion
  • Hospitalization
  • Risk of readmission to the hospital within 30 days of discharge
  • Caregiver burden
  • Expired medications
  • Missed refills
  • Medical costs

Increased

  • Compliance in taking medications
  • Safety
  • Proper disease management
  • Pain and symptom control
  • Quality of life
  • Independence
  • Ability to age in place
  • Physician communication
  • Peace of mind
  • Improved health outcomes
  • Understanding of prescribed medications