The Medical journal of Malaysia
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Hyperlipidaemia is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, adherence to lipidlowering therapy is often unsatisfactory due to a combination of patient factors, therapy, socio-economic and health system-related factors. ⋯ Overall the prevalence of adherence was high in patients with hyperlipidaemia. Interventions to boost adherence should target those who were identified as nonadherent.