Impact of Medication Adherence on Hospitalization Risk and Healthcare Cost

20051,741 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Michael C. Sokol · Clinical Research Solutions

Kimberly A. McGuigan · Clinical Research Solutions

Robert R. Verbrugge · Clinical Research Solutions

Robert S. Epstein · Clinical Research Solutions

Abstract

For some chronic conditions, increased drug utilization can provide a net economic return when it is driven by improved adherence with guidelines-based therapy.

Topics & Keywords

Medication Adherence and Compliance Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Care

Volume 43, Issue 6, pp. 521-530

DOI: 10.1097/01.mlr.0000163641.86870.af

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