Publications by authors named "Miriam Ude"
Background: Suboptimal adherence to antihypertensives leads to adverse clinical outcomes. This study aims to determine and compare medication adherence and persistence to different first-line antihypertensive drug classes in a large cohort.
Methods: A cohort study was performed using claims data for prescriptions in the German statutory health insurance scheme that insures approximately 90% of the population.
Objective: To design and test the feasibility of two questionnaires in German community pharmacies exploring self-reported adherence to antihypertensives.
Methods: Two self-report questionnaires were designed for patients treated with antihypertensives. The 29-item-questionnaire (long form, LF) was completed by pharmacists interviewing patients who were on the premises filling a prescription.
Objective: To compare the persistence (treatment duration) of basal insulin supported oral therapy (BOT) using insulin glargine (GLA) or NPH insulin (NPH) in Type-2 diabetic patients.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study reports results from an analysis of claims data from prescriptions for ambulatory patients within the German Statutory Health Insurance scheme. The study is based on claims data from more than 80% of German community pharmacies.
Objective: For treatment success in chronic diseases such as hypertension, adequate adherence to long-term pharmacotherapy is a prerequisite. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether switching from brand name ramipril to a generic product after patent expiry may negatively affect patients' refill compliance.
Methods: Claims data for ambulatory prescriptions within the statutory health insurance system were evaluated.