Patient adherence drops 30–50% when supplement schedules aren't integrated into the EHR because patients lose the schedule, mix up doses, and stop refills. Integrated EHR + supplement schedules — like SupplementPractice.com — push a clear printable + emailable schedule the moment the protocol is approved, lifting 30-day adherence above 70%.
Quick Reference
Adherence by Schedule Format
| Format | 30-Day Adherence | Refill Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal only | 30–40% | <20% |
| Email PDF | 45–55% | 30–40% |
| Printed + Email | 65–75% | 55–65% |
| Integrated EHR + auto reminders | 75–85% | 65–75% |
Adherence Is a Workflow Output, Not a Patient Trait
Practitioners often blame patients for poor adherence. But adherence is overwhelmingly a function of how clearly the protocol was delivered, how easy refills are, and whether reminders fire on time. All three are workflow problems, and all three are solved when the schedule is generated inside the EHR.
