Predictors of First ‐Year Nonadherence and Discontinuation of Statins among Older Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study
ConclusionsAmong older adults prescribed statins, first ‐year nonadherence and discontinuation is high. Specific population subgroups such as people aged ≥85 years, those with diabetes or anxiety may require additional attention to improve statin adherence.
Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Richard Ofori ‐Asenso,
Jenni Ilomäki,
Mark Tacey,
Si Si,
Andrea J. Curtis,
Ella Zomer,
J. Simon Bell,
Sophia Zoungas,
Danny Liew Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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