Pharmacist's Phone Call Boosts Adherence

During the question-and-answer period, Dr. Odegard remarked that such programs could provide a significant revenue stream to pharmacies. She and her colleagues are currently conducting a cost analysis. Indeed, Safeway has been very supportive. “If a company like Safeway can take the lead on helping drive corporate policy change in helping pharmacists to do this kind of thing, if it really makes a difference, it will be huge. … We're really hoping that reimbursement can go to pharmacies or other health care providers who perform these services,” she said.