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How to obtain a Morisky Scale License

1/24/2025

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How do I obtain a MMAS license?


Request a license from MMAS Research, LLC by emailing [email protected]

To obtain a license for the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS), follow these steps:
1. Determine the Appropriate License Type:
• Student License: If you’re an active student conducting a study with up to 500 administrations, you may qualify for student pricing. The MMAS-8 student license is priced at $250 and includes a permission letter from Dr. Morisky, an educational packet, and one translation if needed.
• Commercial License: For organizations or studies involving more than 1000 administrations, a commercial license is required. The method of administration can be via paper form or using their ePRO digital diary web platform, app, or API.
2. Submit a License Request:
• Visit the MMAS License Pricing page.
• Fill out the required fields in the license request form, providing details about your study, the number of participants, administrations per participant, and any translation needs.
3. Await Approval and Further Instructions:
• After submitting your request, await a response from the licensing team with approval and further instructions.


Important Considerations:
• Unauthorized Use: Using the MMAS without proper licensing can lead to legal actions, including demands for retroactive licensing fees or retraction of publications. It’s crucial to secure the appropriate license before utilizing the scale in your research.
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8 Comments
Clara Ahaghotu
4/17/2025 12:15:41 pm

I am a student trying to obtain a permission letter to use the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale for my school's 8-week project.
Thanks,
Clara

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Dr. Donald Morisky
4/18/2025 01:34:17 am

Send email to [email protected]

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Siti Winaring Asih
7/31/2026 11:33:07 pm

Dear Professor Morisky,

My name is Siti Winaring Asih, an undergraduate nursing student at STIKES Dian Husada Mojokerto, Indonesia.

I am conducting a research study entitled:

"The Relationship Between Stress Level and Medication Adherence Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at Utama Husada Hospital, Jember."

I would like to request permission to use the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) for my undergraduate thesis. The instrument will be used solely for academic research involving 53 patients and will not be used for commercial purposes.

I will acknowledge the copyright and cite the original publication appropriately.

I would be grateful if you could provide information regarding the permission process and any licensing requirements.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Yewande Odu
2/23/2026 05:38:05 am

Good morning.
I paid for the retroactive license in December 2025, and I am yet to get any feedback.
I have sent a couple of emails, and I am yet to get any response.
I will appreciate your help with this.
Thank you.

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Minh Thiên Phạm Thị
6/28/2026 01:12:09 am

Subject: Request for Permission to Use the MMAS-8 in a Research Study
Dear Professor Donald E. Morisky,
I hope this email finds you well.
My name is Dr. Minh Thiên Phạm, and I am a physician at Da Nang Oncology Hospital, Vietnam.
I am currently conducting a research study entitled:
"Assessment of Knowledge and Medication Adherence to Levothyroxine Among Patients After Thyroidectomy at Da Nang Oncology Hospital."
I would like to respectfully request your permission to use the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) in my research. The scale will be used solely for academic and non-commercial purposes.
I would be truly honored if you would kindly grant me permission to use the MMAS-8. I will fully acknowledge your copyright and comply with all licensing requirements associated with the use of the scale.

Thank you very much for your time, consideration, and your outstanding contributions to medication adherence research. Your work has greatly benefited researchers and healthcare professionals around the world.
I sincerely look forward to your kind response.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Minh Thiên Phạm
Physician
Da Nang Oncology Hospital
Da Nang, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]

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Dr. Donald Morisky
6/30/2026 04:43:55 pm

Thank you for your request, you can obtain a student license using the links in the website.

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darmawati
7/22/2026 11:56:27 pm

Subjek: Permohonan Mendesak untuk Memperoleh Dokumen Lisensi MMAS-8

Yth. Tim Lisensi MMAS,

Perkenalkan, nama saya Darmawati, mahasiswa Program Magister di Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia.

Saya merupakan penulis korespondensi (corresponding author) dari manuskrip yang berjudul:

"Effect of Health Belief Model-Based Health Coaching on Self-Management and Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension."

Penelitian ini melibatkan 40 partisipan dan menggunakan 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) sebagai salah satu instrumen penelitian.

Saat ini manuskrip saya sedang menjalani proses editorial di Journal of Diabetes Research (Wiley). Dalam proses penilaian editorial tersebut, pihak jurnal meminta saya untuk menyerahkan lisensi atau dokumen lisensi resmi penggunaan MMAS-8 sebelum proses penelaahan (peer review) dapat dilanjutkan.

Sehubungan dengan hal tersebut, saya dengan hormat memohon bantuan Bapak/Ibu untuk memperoleh lisensi yang sesuai bagi penggunaan MMAS-8 dalam penelitian saya. Apabila terdapat data atau catatan terkait lisensi maupun izin penggunaan atas nama atau alamat email saya, saya akan sangat berterima kasih apabila Bapak/Ibu berkenan menginformasikan atau mengirimkan kembali dokumen tersebut. Namun, apabila belum terdapat lisensi atas nama saya, saya mohon arahan mengenai prosedur yang harus saya tempuh untuk memperoleh lisensi yang diperlukan.

Pihak jurnal meminta saya untuk menyerahkan dokumen lisensi tersebut paling lambat tanggal 4 Agustus 2026. Oleh karena itu, saya sangat berharap Bapak/Ibu dapat membantu saya sesegera mungkin agar saya dapat memenuhi batas waktu yang telah ditetapkan oleh pihak jurnal.

Berikut informasi saya:

Nama: Darmawati
Institusi: Fakultas Keperawatan, Universitas Hasanuddin, Indonesia
Email: [email protected]

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Jemai Rihab link
8/4/2026 12:58:25 pm

I am a medical resident conducting a non-commercial doctoral research project at the Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Tunisia.

The study aims to evaluate a therapeutic patient education programme among approximately 30 adult patients with liver cirrhosis. We would like to administer the MMAS-8 before the programme and three months after the intervention.

I would like to request permission to use the MMAS-8 and to obtain the official French and/or validated Arabic version, together with the scoring instructions.

Study title: “Development and evaluation of a therapeutic patient education programme for patients with cirrhosis: a pilot before-and-after study.”

This research is academic and non-commercial.

Sincerely,

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