PRESCRIBING OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENTS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY CARE CLINICS – IS IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT EVIDENCE?

Background: Large population surveys in Malaysia have consistently shown minimal improvement of blood pressure control rates over the last 10 years. Poor adherence to antihypertensive medication has been recognized as a major reason for poor control of hypertension. This study aimed to describe the...

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Main Authors: SAJARI J, MAZAPUSPAVINA MY, NAFIZA MN, AMBIGGA D, NG KK, MISKAN M, RAMLI AS, ISHAK R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2010-01-01
Series:Malaysian Family Physician
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Online Access:http://www.e-mfp.org/2010v5n1/pdf/Prescribing_of_antihypertensive_agents.pdf