Underuse of lipid-lowering drugs and factors associated with poor adherence: a real practice analysis in Italy.

Background: Many studies have indicated the adequate use of lipid-lowering drugs (LLDs) as a factor in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, in clinical practice, a very high percentage of patients are not adequately treated.

Objective: To analyze the management of hypercholesterolemia in a non-experimental setting and to estimate the factors associated with poor adherence to treatment.