Open AccessThe Effects of Single Pill Combinations on Adherence and Blood Pressure Control in Hypertensive Patients
Author(s) -
Nabil Naser,
Zaim Jatić,
Sevleta Avdić
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
materia socio-medica/materia socio medica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1986-597X
pISSN - 1512-7680
DOI - 10.5455/msm.2022.34.130-135
Subject(s) - medicine , pill , blood pressure , antihypertensive drug , pharmacotherapy , combination therapy , pharmacology
Hypertension is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Blood pressure control rates are as low as 17% to 31% in patients diagnosed with hypertension in high-income countries; control rates are likely poorer in low- to middle- and low-income countries. Blood pressure control rates are as low as 17% to 31% in patients diagnosed with hypertension in high-income countries; control rates are likely poorer in low- to middle- and low- income countries. Overall, 43% to 66% of patients fail to adhere to their prescribed antihypertensive medications, and after 1 year, ≈40% of patients with hypertension may stop their initial drug treatment.