Table 1.

Examples of potential problems, pharmacist interventions, and patient outcomes.

Category	Potential Problems	Pharmacist Intervention (Suggestion or Recommendation)	Patient Outcomes
1. Medication Use
	Forget to take medicine when eating out	Keep some tablets in the bag constantly	Adherence was improved.
	Forget to take medicine when busy with work	Put the medicine in a conspicuous place Notice that the medicine could be taken also before eating	Adherence was improved.
2. Concerns
	High blood sugar level despite efforts	Wait for the result of the next health check-up, and consider the possibility of hyperglycemia after a meal, as the current average blood sugar level is still better than before	The blood sugar level fell to the normal range on the next measurement.
	Blood pressure variation (low in the morning and high in the night)	Receive counseling from the family doctor	Concern disappeared after hearing that it was not necessary to mind this.
3. Physical Complaint
	Chest ache after exercise	Get medical consultation for angina pectoris fear	The patient underwent detailed examination and was diagnosed and operated on for angina pectoris.
	Dizziness	Drink more water or tea because of possible side effect	Dizziness disappeared after several weeks.
4. Others
	No interest in the results of the health check	Promote health education	The patient became interested in the value of health check-ups (e.g., purchased books); motivation to receive medical treatment increased.