BOX 1.

Authors' recommendations for clinicians for enhancement of adherence in clinical practice

Simplify medication regimens wherever possible Use teach‐back techniques to ensure patients understand medication instructions 54 Review and test currently available patient‐facing mobile phone applications e.g. NPS MedicineWise, and recommend useful applications to patients Encourage patients to use a single digitalised medication list and to confirm this list with their pharmacist. Some pharmacies also have medication list applications that coordinate script refills Explore how your electronic medical record could be used to monitor adherence to prescriptions in real‐time Explore text messaging intervention programs in development/use in your area