Adherence to hypoglycaemic medication among people with type 2 diabetes in primary care.

Aims: To assess levels and correlates of adherence to hypoglycaemic medication among patients offered organised general practice diabetes care.

Methods: 60 patients prescribed oral hypoglycaemic medication were recruited to a two-month prospective study. Prescribed doses taken and days on which the prescribed number of doses was taken were measured by MEMS (Medication Event Monitoring System).