08/13/2026
Patient retention and protocol adherence are two of the greatest challenges in the clinical research industry. When patients fail to take medication as directed, it compromises the entire data set and can delay the approval of new treatments. Pharmacists are uniquely qualified to address this issue through their existing expertise in adherence support. By providing the coaching and education needed to keep participants on track, pharmacies ensure high levels of protocol fidelity. This strength makes community pharmacies indispensable partners in the development of new medical breakthroughs.