Pilot for a Community Pharmacy Service Model: Impact of a Pharmacist Monitored Patient Blood Pressure Readings

This study is designed to explore whether routine measurement of blood pressure by community pharmacists can improve patient adherence to blood pressure medications. The study will utilize an incentivized care approach, in which patients receive a $10 gift card for every time they come to the pharmacy for blood pressure management (up to 2 times/month). The investigators hypothesize that the simple process of coming in for a blood pressure measurement (without any other scripted interventions, counseling, or consultation) will be feasible and sufficient to improve adherence to medications. The investigators will also collect preliminary data to help estimate how these hypothetical improvements in adherence might result in improved blood pressure control, fewer office visits, and (ultimately) fewer adverse cardiovascular outcomes (i.e. heart attacks, strokes, etc).

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Key information

Conditions

Hypertension Cardiovascular Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age ≥18 years
Diagnosis of hypertension
Current prescription for ≥2 antihypertensive medications for primary diagnosis of hypertension
Prior use of ≥1 antihypertensive medication for ≥6 months at the same Kroger's Pharmacy (#523)
Willing and able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Age <18 years
New diagnosis of hypertension within the prior 6 months
Current pregnancy or lactation
Limited English Proficiency
Use of antihypertensive medications for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. Patients with history of acute myocardial infarction, stroke, heart failure will be excluded, however, patients with diabetes will be eligible for participation.

Treatment and study plan

Incentivized Care

Other

Patients will receive a $10 gift card for every blood pressure measurement (up to 2 times/month)

Primary outcomes

Feasibility

Time frame: 6 months

Percentage of blood pressure measurements completed

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2018
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Oct 27, 2017
Registry last updated: Aug 14, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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