General practitioners’ perspectives, preferences, and practices in prescribing antihypertensive medication in primary, uncomplicated hypertension

GPs adopt a multifaceted, patient-centred approach to hypertension, prioritizing lifestyle interventions and weighing short-term risks against long-term benefits. We identified several discrepancies between guideline recommendations and everyday practice-particularly regarding the perceived non-equivalence of AHM classes and limited support for initiating combination therapy. Incorporating GPs' perspectives into guideline development may lead to more practical, tailored recommendations that improve adherence and patient outcomes in real-world care.