Generic substitution of antidiabetic drugs in the elderly does not affect adherence

• Main Authors: Francesco Trotta (Author), Roberto Da Cas (Author), Marina Maggini (Author), Mariangela Rossi (Author), Giuseppe Traversa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: The possibility that variation in packaging and pill appearance may reduce adherence is a reason for concern, especially for chronic diseases. The objectives of the study were to quantify the extent of switches between generic antidiabetics and to verify whether switching between diffe...