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Increases in Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs Attributable to Psychotropic Medications

Posted on December 10, 2008 11:47

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Topics: Medicare | Mental Health | Prescription Drugs | Spending

This article analyzes the complexity surrounding Medicare drug plan choices for individuals requiring psychotropic drugs and the implications for policymakers and patients.   

Zivin, K., McCammon, R. J., Davis, M. M., Halasyamani, L. K., & Kales, H. C. (2008). Increases in Medicare prescription drug plan costs attributable to psychotropic medications. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 16(8), 674-85. http://ajgponline.org/cgi/content/abstract/16/8/674exit disclaimer small icon

Authors: Kara Zivin, Ryan J. McCammon, Matthew M. Davis, Lakshmi K. Halasyamani, Helen C. Kales


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