title: [MEDICO-SOCIAL CHARACTERISTIC OF HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS RECEIVING ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY].
abstract: The aim of the study was medico-social characteristic of HIV-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in 2006-2012 based on the logical and comparative analysis of medical cards with the use of systemic informational approach. The study yielded the medico-social characteristic of HIV-infected patients suggesting the presence of concomitant disorders requiring prescription of several medications to be used either simultaneously or alternatively (in case of poor efficiency or side effects of primary treatment). The data obtained indicate the necessity of optimization of the choice and prescription of pharmacotherapy taking account of its effects and safety based on the analysis of the potential and cost-effectiveness of different therapeutic modalities. The results of the study can be used to develop organizational measures for the improvement of public drug supply.
authors.forename: N B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Rostova
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Ivanova
authors.forename: Yu N
authors.initials: YN
authors.lastname: Ivanova
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012426:Russia / Q000453:epidemiology; D066252:Sociological Factors
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents