Association between a publicly funded universal drug program and antipsychotic and antidepressant medication dispensing to children
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DOI: 10.1186/s12887-024-05345-2
Abstract: The prescribing of antidepressants and antipsychotics to children has increased worldwide, but little is known about how changes in drug funding policy influence the practice. In 2018, Ontario introduced a universal pharmacare program (OHIP+) for… read more here.
Keywords: antipsychotic antidepressant; medication; medication dispensing; dispensing children ... See more keywords
Prescription Stimulant Dispensing to US Children: 2017-2023.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2024-068558
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate changes in prescription stimulant dispensing to children aged 5 to 17 years associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the shortage of immediate-release mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall), which was announced in October 2022. METHODS We… read more here.
Keywords: per 100; rate; dispensing children; october 2022 ... See more keywords