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Trends in Antiparkinson Agents Utilization and Expenditures for the U.S Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 1996 and 2007 |
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For prescription antiparkinson agents, the Brief compares 1996 and 2007 purchases and expenditure estimates for adults age 18 and older. Only prescribed medicine purchases in an outpatient setting are included in the estimates presented in this Brief. Total prescribed medicine purchases of antiparkinson agents for adults increased about 75 percent from 1996 to 2007, rising from 8.0 million prescription purchases to 14.0 million prescription purchases. |
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Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |