What is a potential consequence of poor medication adherence?

Inadequate medication adherence can lead to increased healthcare costs because it often results in worsened health conditions that require more intensive and frequent medical interventions. When patients do not take their medications as prescribed, they may experience treatment failures or disease progression which can lead to additional complications. This may result in more hospitalizations, more visits to healthcare providers, and possibly the need for more expensive treatments or emergency care. Consequently, the cumulative effect of these additional healthcare needs contributes to a rise in overall healthcare expenditures, affecting both the healthcare system and patients financially.