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EXPERT REVIEW OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
Volume 11, Issue 1, Pages 33-41Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2017.1256200
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Ulcerative colitis; mesalazine; budesonide; therapy; adherence; multi-matrix system technology; MMX
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Introduction: Ulcerative colitis (uc) is a chronic condition and for the vast majority of patients, life-long treatment is required. low adherence to therapy is an emerging issue. since low adherence is associated with poor clinical outcomes and increased costs, it is becoming crucial to identify strategies in order to improve it.Areas covered: We performed literature searches in PubMed using the terms adherence', mesalamine', budesonide MMX', MMX technology' in combination with ulcerative colitis'. Firstly, we present the key-concepts of therapy for UC and discuss the problem of the adherence and how to measure it. Then, we provide data on the extent of the problem and the causes and consequences from clinical and economic point of views. Finally, we focus on treatment-related variables associated with non-adherence and treatment-related strategies to improve adherence, paying particular attention to Multi Matrix system (MMX) technology applied to mesalazine and budesonide.Expert commentary: The pharmaceutical industry and scientific community are making efforts to simplify treatments for UC. MMX technology, which allows a reduction in the number of pills to be taken and daily administrations, may facilitate adherence to treatment and carry further clinical benefits.
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