Canadian researchers measured asthma control and ICS adherence in 108 asthmatics participating in an integrated asthma care program for a year and 241 asthmatics who had normal care. Participants had uncontrolled or mild-severe asthma at baseline and were recruited by 42 pharmacists. Standardised questionnaires and drug adherence and possession scales were used for assessment. At baseline, asthma was controlled in 52% of participants but ICS adherence was low. Control improved in both groups at 12 months, without significant interaction between study groups and time. ICS adherence improved at 12 months in the study group with significant interaction between study groups and time.