Abstract
Objective information on arthritis drug compliance in usual care settings is sparse. Of 'causes' of poor compliance, regimen complexity has received special attention. We used a previously validated pharmacy-based compliance measure to study compliance in an arthritis clinic. Across drugs, mean compliance was low (64%). Wide variations were seen among drugs, ranging from 55% mean compliance (indomethacin) to over 80% (prednisone, penicillamine). Major variations by diagnosis were also found, with rheumatoid arthritis patients more compliant than others. Regimen complexity was a relatively weak correlate of compliance, and the overall level of arthritis drug compliance was similar to that reported for antihypertensive drugs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 931-936 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Rheumatology |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - 1981 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rheumatology
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology