"Lupus Doesn't Have Me, I Have Lupus": Using Patient-Centered Interviews to Understand Medication Nonadherence.

Background: Lupus nephritis (LN) is the most common cause of kidney injury in systemic lupus erythematosus and associated with higher morbidity and mortality. Low medication adherence correlates with adverse clinical outcomes.

Methods: In a large, integrated health system at Kaiser Permanente East Bay Area, the authors identified mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) prescriptions for LN and collected patient demographics, medication adherence, and copay data.