Cardiovascular disease is the primary cause of death in the US. Controlling dyslipidemia, particularly elevated low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), is considered a primary strategy to reduce cardiovascular risk. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are the most effective agents...

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between adherence to antidepressant therapy and economic outcomes. Design: Retrospective database analysis using pharmacy and medical claims from a pharmacy benefit and medical management company serving a large managed care organization (MCO) that...

Objective: To assess the relationship between diabetic medication adherence, total healthcare costs, and utilization within patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and concomitant diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Research design and methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of...