“It’s not just about giving the drugs”: Medication Adherence Clubs (MACs) for HIV and (NCD) patients
Channel: F1000
Date: 2015-06-10

Emilie Venables, MSF,  discusses how  adaptation of ART delivery models could lead to treatment of larger numbers of stable patients. These adaptations include longer drug refills and collecting drugs in clinic-based clubs or the community. Emily describes an innovative model, acceptable to patients and health-care workers. MACs provide large numbers of stable HIV & NCD patients with drug refills: retention will need to be assessed next. MACs also provide peer support, although disclosure is a challenge for HIV positive patients. Increased promotion of drug refill strategies is required to enable improved patient choice in accessing chronic medication.

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