Table 3 Observations from different studies highlighting antihypertensive drug utilization and adherence

Xavier et al. [20]

380 patients

Small doses of different classes of antihypertensive drug are more beneficial than a high dose of one

Shipra et al. [21]

22 prescription pattern monitoring studies

Antihypertensive utilization pattern is in accordance with the international guidelines different antihypertensive drug combinations in practice has a positive impact on the overall BP control

Murphy et al. [22]

51 studies

No significant differences in urban versus rural settings

Odili et al. [23]

501 case notes

Fair compliance with stated guidelines

Ahmad et al. [24]

13 doctors for 320 hypertensive patients

Doctors poorly adhered to Malaysian Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG)-2008 in hypertensive patients with diabetes and LVH. A better hypertension control was seen with ACEIs and guidelines-adherent therapy

Abdulameer et al. [25]

303 Cardiac complicated hypertension

85.30 % adherence to guidelines