Impact of vitamin D non-reimbursement policy on therapy discontinuation in the general and rheumatic population in the Netherlands: a cross-sectional study

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Authors: Amit Singh, Victor J B Huiskes, Bart J. F. van den Bemt, Hedye van Ameijden, Michael Twahier Nurmohamed, Karin Spijkers, Marcia Vervloet, Anne E. M. Brabers
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-105497
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of the non-reimbursement policy on vitamin D therapy discontinuation in patients from the general and rheumatic populations. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study. SETTING: Research institute specialised in health research and two outpatient pharmacies in the Netherlands. PARTICIPANTS: Patients from the general and rheumatic population with an active prescription for vitamin D supplementation therapy were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Data were collected between April and May 2023 through self-reported questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were performed using STATA V. 17. P value

Fields of Study & Subjects

Vitamin D Research Studies Medication Adherence and Compliance Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Open
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
e105497–e105497
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN