The effects of reduced copayments on discontinuation and adherence failure to statin medication in Australia

Rachel J Knott; Dennis J Petrie; Emma L Heeley; John P Chalmers; Philip M Clarke

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The effects of reduced copayments on discontinuation and adherence failure to statin medication in Australia

Rachel J Knott, Dennis J Petrie, Emma L Heeley, John P Chalmers, Philip M Clarke

Health Policy | ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD | Published : 2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2015.01.003

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Dennis Petrie Author Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Philip Clarke Author Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

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We thank the general practitioners and patients who participated in the study. The study was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Servier Australia. Rachel Knott's PhD studies were partly funded by National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Capacity Building Grant (571372). Dennis Petrie was supported by a University of Melbourne Early Career Researcher Grant. Philip Clarke holds an NHMRC Career Development Award.