90-day prescriptions lead to better blood pressure outcomes in children

A new study by pediatric researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found that children take their hypertension (high blood pressure) medication more consistently when they receive a 90-day prescription fill from the pharmacy rather than a 30-day one, resulting in improved health outcomes. The study, published in the journal Pediatric Nephrology, tracked 449 pediatric patients with hypertension over three years and compared prescribed days per fill to dispensed days using pharmacy and insurance data. Seventy percent of participants were prescribed a 90-day supply at least once, but only 37 percent received it from the pharmacy. There was Read More