Trends and Characteristics of Blood Pressure Prescription Fills Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States.

Peter K YangSo Youn ParkSandra L JacksonSharon Attipoe-DorcooElizabeth GrayMatthew D RitcheyLaurence S Sperling

Published in: American journal of hypertension (2023)

A sharp increase in BP fills occurred with COVID-19 emergence, suggesting patients may have secured medications in preparation for potential access limitations. A decrease in new fills, indicating decreased initiation and/or modification of treatment regimens, suggests need for efforts to re-engage patients in the healthcare system and provide alternative ways to obtain medication refills and adjustments.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
blood pressure
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
sars cov
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
combination therapy
metabolic syndrome
mass spectrometry
high resolution