Most patients with chronic disease do not achieve the full potential benefits of their treatment.
Chronic illness affects about half of the U.S. population
Drug nonadherence occurs when patients do not or cannot take their medication as prescribed. We believe the leading reasons for this can be addressed through more convenient, long-term treatment options.
Reasons for Non-adherence
Drug non-adherence has a detrimental effect on patients and the healthcare system.
Increased
Hospitalizations & ED Visits
Undiagnosed Complications
Healthcare Expenses
$100B annual avoidable healthcare costs
Decreased
Positive Outcomes
125,000 potentially preventable deaths
Pharmaceutical Revenue
The delivery of medication plays a major role in drug non‑adherence.
Injectable medicines are commonly used to treat chronic disease, but they can be painful and dreaded by patients. Associated pain and dread can contribute to non-adherence and subsequently less successful outcomes.
While oral pills are preferrable to injectable medicines, patients still struggle with compliance, as most pills must be taken daily