Comparison of adherence, persistence, and clinical outcome of generic and brand-name statin users: A retrospective cohort study using the Japanese claims database

BackgroundNon-adherence to statin treatment results in an increased risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. This study compared adherence, persistence, and clinical outcomes of patients who initiated brand-name and generic statins in the Japanese population.MethodsThe retrospective cohort study included adult patients who initiated statins between 2014 and 2016. Primary adherence was measured as the proportion of days covered...