TABLE 3.
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.