People fail to take their medication as prescribed for a number of reasons, including: 

• Misunderstanding instructions:
  Complex medication schedules can be confusing, especially when managing multiple prescriptions.
• Forgetfulness:
  Keeping track of doses and refills can be a challenge for anyone, but especially for those with multiple prescriptions.
• High cost:
  The expense of prescriptions is a major reason people may skip doses or avoid filling a prescription altogether.
• Unpleasant side effects:
  Some people stop taking their medicine because they dislike the side effects. Yoo need to tell your doctor if you have side effects
• Feeling better:
  For conditions without obvious symptoms, people may stop taking their medication once they feel well, not realizing the medicine is preventing the illness from worsening.
• Misinformation:
  Reading things on the internet or speaking with friends and relatives about medication, that are incorrect

• Communicate openly with your healthcare provider and pharmacist about any concerns you have, such as side effects, costs, or confusing instructions.
• Use organizational tools like pill organizers or blister packs to track your doses.
• Set up reminders on your phone or pair taking your medicine with a daily routine, such as brushing your teeth or eating a meal.
• Inquire about medication synchronization programs offered by your pharmacy, which align all your refills to be picked up on the same day

·      Reduces risk of sudden death form things like heart attack or stroke

·      Improves quality of life

·      Reduces risk of hospitalization

·      Decreases cost associated with complications

·      Allow us to a longer and more productive life