Many disorders require multiple drugs to treat them. The more complex the drug regimen, the less likely the patient will adhere to it. Which of the following interventions will NOT improve adherence?
1. Have the patient purchase a pill container with compartments for daily or multiple times-per-day dosing.
2. Match the clinic appointment to the next time the drug is to be refilled.
3. Write prescriptions for new drugs with shorter times between refills.
4. Give the patient a clear drug schedule that the provider devises to fit the characteristic of the drug.
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