Frontiers in Pharmacology· 2017Q1
Current Situation of Medication Adherence in Hypertension
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Short summary
Single-pill fixed-dose combinations and medication re-packing are recommended strategies to improve medication adherence in hypertension patients, addressing challenges posed by complex pill burdens.
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Key points
- Poor adherence to antihypertensive treatment is a persistent global issue linked to increased cardiovascular risks.
- Medication adherence involves initiation, implementation, and persistence, with electronic monitoring and drug measurement as accurate assessment methods.
- High pill burden from multiple blood pressure medications complicates daily routines and hinders adherence.
- Single-pill fixed-dose combinations and medication re-packing are expert-recommended interventions to simplify regimens and improve adherence.
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Abstract
Despite increased awareness, poor adherence to treatments for chronic diseases remains a global problem. Adherence issues are common in patients taking antihypertensive therapy and associated with increased risks of coronary and cerebrovascular events. Whilst there has been a gradual trend toward improved control of hypertension, the number of patients with blood pressure values above goal has remained constant. This has both personal and economic consequences. Medication adherence is a multifaceted issue and consists of three components: initiation, implementation, and persistence. A combination of methods is recommended to measure adherence, with electronic monitoring and drug measurement being the most accurate. Pill burden, resulting from free combinations of blood pressure lowering treatments, makes the daily routine of medication taking complex, which can be a barrier to optimal adherence. Single-pill fixed-dose combinations simplify the habit of medication taking and improve medication adherence. Re-packing of medication is also being utilized as a method of improving adherence. This paper presents the outcomes of discussions by a European group of experts on the current situation of medication adherence in hypertension.
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