TABLE 3.

Distribution of Patient Responses Among 50 Patients Who Were Reached

Patient Response	Frequency	Percentage	Filled Later
Patient already picked up prescription	9	18	5
Patient will pick up prescription	8	16	1
Prescription not picked up; patient understandinga	7	14	2
Prescription not picked up; no insurance/high copay/cannot afford medication	10	20	3
Prescription not picked up; patient forgot	2	4	1
Prescription not picked up; patient switched to different medication; or patient canceled medication	6	12	2
Prescription not picked up; other	8	16	1

^a Includes prior bad experience with medications; patient does not understand why medication was prescribed; or patient doubts need for medication.