Cost-effectiveness of statin treatment for primary prevention in conditions of real-world adherence - Estimates from the Finnish prescription register - UTU Research Portal

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Cost-effectiveness of statin treatment for primary prevention in conditions of real-world adherence - Estimates from the Finnish prescription register

Authors: Aarnio E, Korhonen MJ, Huupponen R, Martikainen J

Publisher: ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD

Publication year: 2015

Journal:: Atherosclerosis

Journal name in source: ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Journal acronym: ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Volume: 239

Issue: 1

First page : 240

Last page: 247

Number of pages: 8

ISSN: 0021-9150

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.12.059

Abstract

Conclusions: Even though generic statins are now low-cost drugs, treatment adherence seems to have a major impact on the cost-effectiveness of statin treatment in primary prevention. This finding stresses the importance of making a concerted effort for improving adherence among patients on statin therapy to obtain full benefit of the investment in statins. Therefore, novel cost-effective approaches to improve treatment adherence are warranted. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.