Abstract #1184832: Impact of a Pharmacy Liaison-Managed Care Model within a Health-System on Clinical and Economic Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes

Diabetes is a growing chronic health problem that can contribute to long-term microvascular and macrovascular complications, poor health outcomes, and increased total medical expenditures. Patients with diabetes face numerous challenges, including medication affordability issues, barriers to adherence, and the complexity of managing their disease. Systematic reviews show widely variable adherence rates to both insulin and oral antidiabetic drugs, ranging from 36% to 93%. The impact of pharmacist-led services on diabetes outcomes is well documented, however limited evidence supports the effect of pharmacy liaisons on challenges faced by patients with diabetes.