Clinical and economic consequences in patients initiating therapy with clopidogrel brand-name vs. generic: A real-life retrospective study

• Published in: Semergen, medicina de familia Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 16 - 26
• Main Authors: Sicras-Mainar, A, Escobar-Cervantes, C, Micó-Pérez, R M, Llisterri-Caro, J L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Spain 01.01.2020
• Subjects: Persistence; Generic clopidogrel; Costs; Persistencia; Treatment; Brand-name clopidogrel; Clopidogrel marca; Clopidogrel genérico; Tratamiento; Costes

To evaluate the adherence to treatment, resource use, and costs in subjects initiating treatment with brand-name versus generic clopidogrel for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Observational, retrospective study based on the medical records of patients aged ≥18 ye...