AMA STEPS Forward®

Pearl of the Week: Extend prescription renewal periods

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

Start renewing prescriptions for chronic conditions for the maximum duration allowed by state law. Reducing the prescription renewals across a large patient panel will also reduce the processing burden on your practice. This will help patients as well, easing the stress of prescription expirations, boosting medication adherence and enhancing patient-physician trust.

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