is on the rise—not just among those who are older— and 3 out of 5 Canadians have a chronic illness1
Empire Life is asking the question: Are you Underestimating the Impact of Chronic Disease? Chronic disease is on the rise and not just for elderly people, 3 out of 5 Canadians have a chronic illness.
With Chronic Disease we are dealing with the impact of Drug Adherence. When a maintenance medication is not taken as prescribed it is costing your employee benefit program and it can drive increased:
- absenteeism and presenteeism
- drug spend, including prescriptions for high cost specialty drugs
- hospitalization
- disability
If you would like more information on Actively Managed Drug Solutions, please contact Glendinning Insurance Services.