« Prescription drug use has significantly increased over the past several decades. As new drugs are discovered and new uses of older drugs are found, more and more patients are using medications to improve their health and quality of life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that $234.1 billion dollars was spent by Americans in 2008 on prescription drugs. This was more than double what was spent 10 years earlier. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by year 2020, 157 million Americans will be affected by at least one chronic condition requiring prescription therapy. It is important for patients to avoid medication non-adherence and avoid adverse effects to experience the full benefits of treatment. »

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