Good medication adherence plays part in controlling high cholesterol
Healthcare experts
suggest the importance of a well-balanced lifestyle in curbing illnesses.
However, a study found another important factor in easing diseases, including
those that are triggered by high cholesterol.
Based on the most
recent survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the
Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST), one in every ten Filipino
adults has high cholesterol, while 21 in every 100 are in borderline high.
While it is important to keep proper nutrition and lifestyle in check, a study
published in the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America suggested
that successful treatment of diseases require consistent intake of medications
as indicated by doctors.
“Proper medication
adherence is found to be an effective way of managing, if not averting, known
diseases,” said Tomas Marcelo Agana III, president of Pharex HealthCorp.
“That’s why for people with high cholesterol, we want them to bear in mind that
good compliance to medication will keep their cholesterol levels at ease and
eventually, improve the quality of their lives.”
Almost one-third of
patients discontinue their medication earlier than instructed, leading to “poor
clinical outcomes, high healthcare costs and lost productivity.” However, for some
people who wish to continue their medication, Agana noted that certain factors
like budget constraints may keep them from doing so.
This is why Pharex
HealthCorp., the most prescribed generic brand of medicines, offers its 15-day
Compliance Pouch for high cholesterol.
The new Pharex 15-day
Compliance Pouch for high cholesterol is designed to help patients comply with
their medication while saving on costs. It helps patients maintain their
cholesterol at its normal and desirable levels, keeping them from acquiring the
worst consequences of high cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a type
of fat (lipid) in blood that plays vital roles in the body system’s day- to-day
functions. However, too much of it can clog and harden arteries, the blood
vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Because of this, the
normal blood flow is suppressed, affecting one’s body system. High cholesterol
triggers the development of different cardiovascular diseases like stroke and
heart attack, and other health problems like renal failure.
“This product is
specially produced to fight low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which is
often referred as ‘bad’ cholesterol,” said Agana. “With the new Compliance
Pouch for high cholesterol, patients can continue their medication without
worrying about ceiling-high costs.”
Agana concluded,
“Complying to your medication is a high priority, but while healthcare
providers give the best advice to ease cholesterol levels we are no less
responsible for our own health. On top of proper medication, we also have to
prioritize proper diet and exercise. At Pharex HealthCorp., we will aim to
provide the best possible care that every Filipino deserves.”
The new Pharex
Compliance Pouch is available in all leading drugstores. For more information,
please contact 4338088 (local 820).
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