Table 1.

Key recommendations regarding implementation of digital adherence technologies in Europe from COST Action ENABLE.

Acknowledge

•Around 50% of medication is not taken as prescribed •Medication non-adherence is associated with an estimated 200,000 deaths and a financial burden of €125 billion annually in Europe •Enhancing medication adherence improves clinical outcomes, while reducing the financial and environmental burden on health systems

Inform

•Adoption of digital technologies can effectively support medication adherence and improve patients’ health outcomes •Innovative digital technologies foster communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals and patients, and should be made more accessible

Incentivise

•Increased investment and incentives to accelerate sustainable, cost-effective implementation of digital adherence technologies in health systems are necessary •Digital adherence technology should be an integral part of clinical trials to support efficient drug development

Steer & support

•Data-driven European strategies to improve medication adherence are essential •Reimbursement of effective digital adherence technology is critical to unlock their full potential of making health systems more efficient