Adherence to lipid-lowering agents among 11,042 patients in clinical practice
Channel: International Journal of Clinical Practice
Date: 2011-07-22

Dyslipidaemia is a poorly-controlled condition in clinical practice largely because of poor adherence to medication regimens by patients. This study evaluated the levels of and factors associated with adherence to lipid-lowering agents in a large Chinese population.

These findings carry an implication that younger subjects, new patients, visitors in clinics other than FMSC and those without comorbidities should receive more meticulous monitoring of their medication-taking behaviour. 

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