Increasing Community Pharmacy Involvement in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Project

This study is looking at whether community pharmacists can help patients with high blood pressure stick to their blood pressure medications better, and whether this leads to better blood pressure control and reduced risk of heart disease. Pharmacists see patients regularly and are well-placed to support medication adherence. This trial will compare people with high blood pressure who receive extra support and medication reviews from a pharmacist to those who receive usual care, measuring blood pressure control at 6 months. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years of age or older - You have been diagnosed with primary (essential) high blood pressure confirmed by your doctor - You are taking or have taken at least one blood pressure medication in the past 6 months - You are able to attend a follow-up at 6 months - You self-administer your blood pressure medications You may NOT be eligible if: - You are already in a compliance program or have recently had a Home Medicines Review - You are unable to attend follow-up - You are unable to communicate in English - You do not take your own blood pressure medications Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.