Adherence to Levothyroxine Treatment Among Patients With Hypothyroidism in Madinah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Hypothyroidism is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. The key factor for a good clinical outcome for hypothyroidism is medication adherence, as the mainstay treatment of hypothyroidism is lifelong hormonal replacement therapy, Levothyroxine (LT4). Poor adherence to LT4 is not only linked to great healthcare costs but also to significant economic burdens.