As noted above, study data demonstrate a
Pharmacy data can be used to identify patients
with schizophrenia who are poorly adherent with
their antipsychotics and at risk for poor outcomes.
These patients may benefit from a thorough evaluation
and increased attention to both medication
adherence and other aspects of care. Patients may
require changes in their pharmacological regimen,
the addition of psychosocial interventions, such as
family interventions, treatment of substance
abuse, or structured interventions targeting adherence.38
If health care organizations identify and
intervene with these vulnerable patients, their
outcomes might be substantially improved.