A Real-World Analysis of Treatment Patterns and Clinical Characteristics Among Patients with COPD Who Initiated Multiple-Inhaler Triple Therapy in New Zealand.
Xiaomeng XuDominique MileaAldo Amador Navarro RojasAnthony BraganzaTim HolbrookBrett MarettRobert YoungRaewyn J ScottBarry GribbenPublished in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2021)
Most patients with COPD in New Zealand who initiated MITT had characteristics appropriate for triple therapy prescription, suggesting prescription behavior among general practitioners was largely consistent with treatment guidelines. Our findings may help optimize treatment decisions, with a focus on improving long-term triple therapy persistence and adherence.