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Comparison of the Total Number of People in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population Purchasing One or More Antidepressant or Antipsychotic Prescriptions by Select Sociodemographic Characteristics, 2013 and 2018 |
Description: |
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Prescription antidepressants and antipsychotics are two types of drug therapies sometimes prescribed to treat mental illnesses. As more people use prescription antidepressants and antipsychotics for treatment, it is important for policymakers and researchers to understand who is receiving these medications to ensure fair and equitable access to care.
This Statistical Brief presents a comparison of the total number of people in the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population purchasing one or more antidepressant or antipsychotic prescriptions by select sociodemographic characteristics between 2013 and 2018. Estimates are based on the 2013 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey-Household Component (MEPS-HC) and the 2018 MEPS-HC. Estimates are presented separately for antidepressants and antipsychotics. |
Author(s): |
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Rebecca Ahrnsbrak and Marie N. Stagnitti, MPA |
Agency: |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
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