Abstract In the Republic of Kazakhstan, as in the whole world, cardiovascular diseases make the first place in terms of the “contribution” to the morbidity and mortality of the population. Arterial hypertension is the leading modifiable cause of cardiovascular and overall mortality in the world. Purpose of the study: To assess the pharmacoeconomic feasibility of using fixed combinations in the treatment of patients with arterial hypertension in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Methods. Review of domestic and foreign literature on the state of the management of patients with arterial hypertension, ABC / VEN- and frequency analyzes of the consumption of antihypertensive drugs, questioning patients for adherence to therapy and identifying their opinions about convenient therapy regimens, pharmacoeconomic analysis of the use of amlodipine in combination with lisinopril and their fixed combination. Results. In the updated version of the 2018 European Society of Cardiology guidelines, fixed combinations of two drugs in the form of one tablet strengthened their position as first-line therapy. Preferred dual combinations are those of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers with calcium channel blockers or diuretics. Analysis of financing and coverage of the population with drugs at the outpatient level within the guaranteed volume of free medical care showed that arterial hypertension is the most costly nosology, while a tendency to inadequate provision of patients with antihypertensive drugs was revealed. The highest costs were associated with fixed combinations, despite the fact that they ranked only 5th in frequency of prescriptions, the most popular was the combination of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor with a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine / lisinopril). The results of the pharmacoeconomic analysis showed the feasibility of using a fixed combination of amlodipine / lisinopril, which makes it possible to assume the same trend in relation to other fixed combinations. Conclusions. The results obtained indicate the need to provide access for patients with arterial hypertension to fixed combination drugs. At the same time, the inclusion of these drugs in state drug supply programs may be accompanied by an increase in the burden on the health care system budget due to their high cost. The results of pharmacoeconomic studies should be the basis for making managerial decisions in the field of drug circulation. Key words: arterial hypertension, combined antihypertensive therapy, fixed combinations, pharmacoeconomic analysis
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