Medication non-adherence is getting more attention these days

August 2007

Medication non-adherence is getting more attention these days.

It's huge...especially with drugs for "silent killers" such as hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, etc.

Patients stop taking HALF of their chronic meds within a year. Up to one out of five new Rxs are never filled in the first place.

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Table of Contents

more Rxs for antihypertensive meds
STIs sexually transmitted infection (STI) called Mycoplasma genitalium
Supplements selenium might INCREASE diabetes risk
Pediatrics Zofran (ondansetron) being used more "off-label" for vomiting due to viral illnesses in children
Fibromyalgia Lyrica for fibromyalgia
Dermatology SPF ratings aren't as useful as most people think
Smoking Cessation gradual smoking cessation with Nicorette Gum
whether fish oil supplements are safe
Alzheimer's Disease Aricept (donepezil) is now approved for SEVERE Alzheimer's in Canada
Poison Prevention ingestion of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (Purell, etc) can cause alcohol poisoning
Women's Health Seasonale, the first extended-cycle oral contraceptive coming out later this year
Med Adherence Medication non-adherence is getting more attention these days