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Impact of Drug Cost Sharing on Service Use and Adverse Clinical Outcomes in Elderly Receiving Antidepressants

Posted on May 10, 2010 10:57

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Topics: Cost-effectiveness | Employer-Sponsored Coverage | Individual Coverage | Out-of-Pocket | Quality | Rates/Reimbursement | Seniors | Spending | Treatment

This study evaluated the impact of drug cost sharing policies in British Columbia on health care services for seniors ages 65 and above.  The study found these policies were associated with increased utilization and admissions.

Wang, P.S. et. al. (2010). Impact of drug cost sharing on service use and adverse clinical outcomes in elderly receiving antidepressants. Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics, 13(1): 37-44. http://www.icmpe.org/test1/journal/journal.htm exit disclaimer small icon 

Authors: Philip S. Wang, Amanda R. Patrick, Colin Dormuth, Malcolm Maclure, Jerry Avorn, Claire F. Canning, Sebastian Schneeweiss


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