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Real-time benefit tools (RTBTs) are integrated into clinical workflows to present patient-specific medication costs and suggest lower-cost alternatives.
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Studies show mixed results regarding RTBTs' impact on medication dispensing and spending, with limitations including incomplete pharmacy benefits information.
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Clinicians report a lack of education on RTBTs, expressing a need for training to improve patient care and reduce administrative burdens.
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RTBTs cannot address the root causes of high medication prices, which require broader strategies beyond the capabilities of these tools.
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Medication non-adherence is multifactorial, influenced by socioeconomic factors, health literacy, and patient-related issues, not solely by cost.
