Keep Patients on Single-Pill Combos for Blood Pressure Safe
October 2025
New guidelines will put focus on hypertension...since almost half of adults in the US have a blood pressure (BP) of 130/80 mm Hg or higher.
Anticipate dispensing more single-pill combinations, such as an ACE inhibitor (lisinopril, etc) or an ARB (losartan, etc) WITH a thiazide (hydrochlorothiazide, etc) in the same pill.
These “2-in-1” combos are now first-line for many patients to lower BP and reduce cardiovascular risk. Plus combos may help boost adherence...offset side effects...and save patients a co-pay.
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