Telepharmacy Trial in Rural Sweden: Digital Medication Management for Polypharmacy in Primary Care — Lessons for Australian Rural Health
247 Health News Editorial
·12 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsSwedish researchers are evaluating a comprehensive telepharmacy service for older adults with polypharmacy in rural primary care settings. The study examines digital medication management's impact on medication-related problems, adherence, and quality of life.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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