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Anne M Fitzpatrick1, Tayfun Kir, Luke P Naeher
1Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. anne.fitzpatrick@emory.edu
Abstract:
Poor medication adherence is an important problem in children with asthma. This study compared prescription refill frequencies between tablet and inhaled medications in children aged 3 to 18 years with mild (n = 45) and moderate (n = 52) persistent asthma over 4 months. Refill frequencies were higher for tablet versus inhaled medications in both groups (mild: 69% vs. 31%, p = .02; moderate: 55% vs. 41%, p = .03). Refills peaked at the first month and incrementally declined (p < .05). Expanded asthma education did not increase refill frequency. Other methods of improving medication adherence may be warranted in this population.
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