Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence (CRN) on Healthcare Utilization and Patient-Reported Outcomes: Considerations in Managing Medicare Beneficiaries on Antidepressants

Conclusion: For Medicare beneficiaries on antidepressants, CRN prevalence was high and contributed to more outpatient visits. The healthcare provider needs to define the reasoning for CRN and provide solutions to reduce the financial burden on the affected patient. Also, health care providers need to consider the factors that may enhance patient health status and healthcare efficiency.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research