Following a prescription
About 50%
Of filled prescriptions are taken incorrectly with respect to timing, dosage, frequency, or duration.
Study context
A historical estimate cited in a CDC MMWR review published November 17, 2017.
Scope and limits.
The denominator is filled prescriptions, not people. This is a historical review estimate, not a present-day census or a cannabis-specific finding.
What this supports—and does not
Adherence is affected by cost, access, instructions, and side effects. These barriers call for support, not blame. This review did not evaluate Bonsai.