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Effectiveness of Telepharmacy in Improving Medication Adherence and Patient Knowledge in Hypertension Management: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors
Santi Dwi Astuti1, Agung Endro Nugroho2, *, Rizaldy Taslim Pinzon3, Susi Ari Kristina2, Tuangrat Phodha4
1Doctoral Program in Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
3Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
4Faculty of Pharmacy, Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
*Corresponding author. Email: nugroho_ae@ugm.ac.id
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Agung Endro Nugroho
Available Online 4 September 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-762-0_25How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Telepharmacy; Hypertension; Medication Adherence; Patient Knowledge; Blood Pressure; Systematic Review; Meta-Analysis
Abstract

Medication adherence and limited patient knowledge remain significant barriers to the effective management of hypertension. Telepharmacy defined as pharmacist led remote care has demonstrated promising potential in addressing these challenges. This study aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the effectiveness of telepharmacy in improving medication adherence, patient knowledge, and blood pressure control among individuals with hypertension. A comprehensive systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies evaluating telepharmacy interventions. Meta-analyses were performed using a random-effects model. The review followed PRISMA guidelines, and the risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. A total of 10 studies involving 4,230 participants were included. Telepharmacy significantly improved medication adherence (Odds Ratio [OR] = 2.20, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.90–2.55, p <0.001), with moderate heterogeneity (I² = 32%). Patient knowledge also showed significant improvement (Mean Difference [MD] = 9.01, 95% CI: 6.12–11.90, p <0.001; I² = 45%). Telepharmacy interventions contributed to a notable reduction in systolic blood pressure (MD = –12.5 mmHg, p <0.001). Telepharmacy is an effective strategy for enhancing medication adherence, improving patient education, and achieving better blood pressure control.

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Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, and Biomedical Engineering (BIOMIC 2025)
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4 September 2026
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978-94-6239-762-0
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2468-5739
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