Measuring Persistence to Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Type 2 Diabetic Veterans
Kim N, Agostini J, Justice A. Measuring Persistence to Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Type 2 Diabetic Veterans. Journal Of Pharmacy Technology 2009, 25: 223-229. PMID: 21779543, PMCID: PMC3139220, DOI: 10.1177/875512250902500402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOral hypoglycemic agentsHypoglycemic agentsDiabetic veteransTotal daysStudy entryMedian persistenceKappa agreement statisticsContinuous refillMultiple comorbiditiesMost patientsMedian ageDiabetes controlMedication adherenceInclusion criteriaEligible veteransPoor persistenceSubstantial proportionClinical applicationVeteransPatientsFirst yearAgreement statisticsDaysPrescriptionContinuous fill