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Therapeutic Schedule Adherence

Meaning

Therapeutic schedule adherence is the degree to which a patient correctly follows the dosing, timing, and duration instructions for a prescribed hormonal or metabolic treatment regimen, which is a direct determinant of clinical efficacy and safety. Optimal adherence is essential because endocrine therapies often require precise, consistent timing to align with the body’s natural diurnal or cyclical hormone rhythms. Poor adherence can negate the intended physiological benefit, leading to suboptimal outcomes.