In a study of claims data for 13,557 COPD patients in Switzerland, patients with high medication adherence (daily medication reserve of 80% to 100%) are 51% less likely to incur exacerbation, than patients with the lowest medication adherence (daily medication reserve of 0% to 20%). The study shows that medication adherence varies strongly among Swiss COPD patients. Furthermore, high medication adherence immensely decreases the risk of hospitalized exacerbations.
Medication adherence is vital for patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to mitigate long-term consequences.
Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41533-024-00361-2
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A study published January 2024: Cost-effectiveness and impact on healthcare utilization of interventions to improve medication adherence and outcomes in asthma and COPD: A systematic literature review
