Medication fill duration in pediatric hypertension: adherence, blood pressure control, and disparities.

Meghan M McLaughlinConrad D GleberHongyue WangJill S HaltermanMarc B Lande

Published in: Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) (2024)

Longer fill duration is associated with improved adherence and hypertension control. Patients with public insurance are markedly less likely to be dispensed 90-day fills, a modifiable barrier to improving adherence.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
hypertensive patients
healthcare
heart rate
glycemic control
mental health
adverse drug
health insurance
weight loss
childhood cancer