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Average Expenditures per Prescription Antidepressant Fill in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population by Select Sociodemographic Characteristics, 2013 and 2018 |
Description: |
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This Statistical Brief presents a comparison of expenditures for prescription antidepressants in the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population purchasing one or more antidepressant 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. Averages per fill are presented for total expenditures, out-of-pocket expenditures, and third-party expenditures for individuals purchasing at least one prescription antidepressant in the year. To ensure fair and equitable policy as more people use prescription antidepressants, it is important for policymakers and researchers to understand changes in expenditures for subpopulations using these medications. |
Author(s): |
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Rebecca Ahrnsbrak and Marie N. Stagnitti, MPA |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
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