Non-communicable diseases: Effective medication management and adherence

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise and represent a major global health challenge. This digital event addresses the importance of proper medication management and adherence in the successful management of long-term NCDs. It will discuss medication management practices and adherence, factors influencing non-adherence in patients with lifestyle-related NCDs, and interventions to promote adherence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Pharmacists play a critical role in optimising medication treatments, educating patients and implementing interventions to improve adherence, thereby contributing to better health outcomes for NCD patients worldwide.

Moderator:
- Timothy F Chen, Professor of Medication Management, Head of Pharmacy Practice and Health Services Research, Research Academic Director – Health Services Research - The University of Sydney

Panellists:
- Job F.M. van Boven, Associate Professor University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)/Medication Adherence Expertise Center of the Netherlands (MAECON) - The Netherlands
- Rie Nakajima, Lecturer  School of Pharmacy, Nihon University  - Japan 
- Chaisiri Angkurawaranon