Previous research has been conducted to provide a general overview on the impact pharmacist consultations have on a patient’s medication adherence. As expected, this previous research has demonstrated that an increase in pharmacist-patient interactions significantly improves patient adherence/compliance. A study performed by Aljumiah and Hassali has found a positive correlation among pharmacist interventions and a patient’s medication adherence, treatment satisfaction, and beliefs about antidepressants.1 A majority of antidepressant therapies must be routinely taken for at least four weeks to achieve the most optimal therapeutic response. As a result, adherence to these medications is essential so that depression can be appropriately managed.
