Do out-of-pocket costs affect medication adherence in adults with rheumatoid arthritis? A systematic review

For individuals with a chronic condition, long-term management of their medication can be difficult and as a result non-adherence is common among this cohort. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the introduction of biologic agents was a revolutionary treatment but the high costs of this medication might limit their utilisation.
Source: Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Source Type: research