For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), non-adherence to maintenance COPD (mCOPD) medications was positively associated with non-adherence to non-COPD medications, implying that treatment for comorbid conditions do not adversely impact adherence to mCOPD medications.
Just yesterday I saw 2 patients without insurance and COPD. I was able to get both patients inhalers at no charge (manufacturer coupon for one; samples for another – other pt had used samples we had and did not like the product). I had to encourage both of them to use the maintenance inhalers routinely and assure them that our clinic will not let them run out. Your pharmacist is a great resource to help you afford medications while getting through difficult times. One of them told the doc what I had done for her, and the doc said “That is why I had her talk to you – she has great resources.”