Medicaid participants had significantly lower odds of cost-related medication non-adherence compared to uninsured individuals among US adults with cardiovascular risk factors (OR 0.24).
Cross-Sectional (n=49,464)
Adults under 65 with multiple cardiovascular risk factors, low income, and lacking insurance are at significantly higher risk for cost-related medication non-adherence.
Effect estimate: OR 0.24 (95% CI 0.15-0.36)
Adults under 65 with more CVD risk factors and lacking insurance coverage are at higher risk of CRMN. Therefore, strengthening prescription drug coverage and targeted interventions are necessary to reduce CRMN among those with cardiovascular risk factors.
Gandrakota et al. (Thu,) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk factors (n=49,464). Medicaid vs. Uninsured was evaluated on Cost-related medication non-adherence (OR 0.24, 95% CI 0.15-0.36). Medicaid participants had significantly lower odds of cost-related medication non-adherence compared to uninsured individuals among US adults with cardiovascular risk factors (OR 0.24).