Patients' Preference for Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms: Does It Affect Medication Adherence? A Cross-Sectional Study in Community Pharmacies.

Liknaw Workie LimenhTewodros Ayalew TessemaWudneh Simegn Belay Wondim AyenewZemenu Wube BayleyegnAshenafi Kibret Sendekie Gashaw Sisay Chanie Eneyew Talie Fenta Alemante Tafese Beyna Asmamaw Emagn Kasahun

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2024)

Our findings showed that tablet dosage forms, oral routes of administration, and once-daily taking of medicines were the most preferred by our respondents. Being male, living in rural areas, types of DF, high frequency of administration, high cost of medication, getting some improvement from illness, and high number of drugs were significantly associated with medication discontinuation. This provides an insight into what to consider when prescribing medicine to enhance patients' adherence and overall therapeutic outcomes.

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