Importance of role of pharmacist mediated adherence in hypertensive patients a brief overview.
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2012-04
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Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the incidence of which it is possible to reduce by prophylactic treatment with
antihypertensive drugs. Adherence to long-term therapies for chronic diseases in developed countries averages only 50%. In developing countries the rate is even
lower, probably reflecting inequalities of access to appropriate health care facilities, supervised by qualified health care professionals. In clinical practice, however,
only a minority of patients reach target blood pressure levels. The resulting gap between actual and potential health gains has been attributed to the fact that
many patients do not take prescribed treatment as recommended. Pharmacists can play important roles in helping their patients with high blood pressure manage
their condition. Serving as a partner and coach, pharmacists can provide medication therapy management services, educate patients about Hypertension. Further
Pharmacists, physicians and other healthcare professionals should regard patients as partners in all decisions on treatments involving medication.
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Adherence, Hypertension, Antihypertensives, Nonadherence, Compliance
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Biradar S S, Kapatae Rajashekhar, Reddy Srinivas, Raju S A. Importance of role of pharmacist mediated adherence in hypertensive patients a brief overview. International Journal of Research and Development in Pharmacy and Life Sciences. 2012 Apr-May; 1(1): 11-15.