Journal article
A pilot study on cost-related medication nonadherence in Ontario.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cost-related nonadherence (CRN) describes patients cutting back on their prescribed medication due to an inability to pay. CRN is influenced by drug insurance coverage plans, which vary widely among different healthcare systems. Little is known about CRN in Canada and Ontario.
OBJECTIVE: To develop and pilot a questionnaire about CRN.
Authors
Zheng B; Poulose A; Fulford M; Holbrook A
Journal
Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. e239–e247
Publication Date
2012
ISSN
1710-6222
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmbulatory CareDrug CostsFemaleHealth LiteracyHealth StatusHospitals, TeachingHumansInsurance CoverageInsurance, Pharmaceutical ServicesMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedOntarioPilot ProjectsPrescription DrugsSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment RefusalUrban PopulationYoung AdultAssessment of Medication Adherence