Table 1.

VERB text message content, frequency, and options

Type of message	Content	Frequency	Option to choose timing
Welcome Message	“Hello from your VERB Research Team: We are excited to get started - your help with this study is very important!”	Once, at enrollment	No
Reminder Messages	“Hello from your VERB Team: Have you taken your medicine today?”	Daily or twice daily	Yes
Informational Messages*	“Hello from your VERB Team with tips for taking medicine: Some pharmacies can do automatic refills or refill reminders - ask your pharmacist for programs that may work for you.”	Three times per week or weekly	Yes
	“Hello from your VERB Team: Did you know that 3 out of 4 Americans say they do not always take their medicines correctly? Usually they say it’s because of more than one reason. Visit http://www.scriptyourfuture.org/faqs-2/ to learn more.”
	“Hello from your VERB Team with tips for taking medicine: Sometimes it is helpful to have a ‘Plan B Routine’ for taking your medicines. Family and friends can also help with reminders to take medicine.”
End message	“Hello from your VERB Research Team: This is the last message - thank you for your important help with this study! We look forward to seeing you at the next study visit.”	Once, 5 minutes after last scheduled reminder or informational message	No

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