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'Polypills' Can Help Patients Reduce Heart Disease Risk - News Center

Combining multiple heart disease drugs into a 'polypill' can enhance patient outcomes by reducing bad cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, and improving medication adherence.

Patients Hate Forever' Drugs. Is Wegovy Different?

Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound show potential in improving medication adherence.

Ultra-minimalist digital clock is actually a pill dispenser in disguise - Yanko Design

Pillboxes and smartphone apps help with medication adherence.
A smart pill dispenser in the form of a clock promotes accessibility and aesthetics.

19 Senators Urge HHS to Drop Appeal That Would Jeopardize Americans' Access to Life-Saving Drugs

A bipartisan group of senators has asked HHS to reconsider its appeal of a court decision limiting the use of copay accumulators.
Copay accumulators prevent copay assistance from counting towards patients' deductibles or out-of-pocket maximums.

How shots instead of pills could change California's homeless crisis

Long-acting antipsychotic injections are increasingly used by street doctors in California to assist homeless individuals with mental health challenges.

Gross-tasting medications can be a barrier to treatment. Philly researchers developed a bitter blocker' to help.

The Monell Chemical Senses Center has developed a taste-blocking substance to combat the bitterness of medication to improve adherence.
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