Medicine possession ratio as proxy for adherence to antiepileptic drugs: prevalence, associations, and cost implications

Medicine possession ratio as proxy for adherence to antiepileptic drugs: prevalence, associations, and cost implications

Karen Jacobs,1 Marlene Julyan,2 Martie S Lubbe,1 Johanita R Burger,1 Marike Cockeran1 1Medicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Potchefstroom, South Africa Objective: To determine the adherence...

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Main Authors: Jacobs K, Julyan M, Lubbe MS, Burger JR, Cockeran M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2016-04-01
Series:Patient Preference and Adherence
Subjects:
medicine possession ratio
adherence
direct medicine costs
treatment period
anti-epileptic drugs
Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/medicine-possession-ratio-as-proxy-for-adherence-to-antiepileptic-drug-peer-reviewed-article-PPA

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