Impact of Variation in Pill/Package Appearance of Drugs on Patients' Behavior: A Systematic Review.

Lumbreras BlancaJavier Sanz-ValeroLópez-Pintor Elsa

Published in: Journal of patient safety (2021)

This systematic review showed an impact of the change in pill/package appearance on patients' behavior in 7 of the 10 studies included. Generic switching may lead to unintended consequences on patients' behavior, mainly regarding adherence to treatment.

Keyphrases

systematic review
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
randomized controlled trial
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
meta analyses