Association between a publicly funded universal drug program and antipsychotic and antidepressant medication dispensing to children

Association between a publicly funded universal drug program and antipsychotic and antidepressant medication dispensing to children

Abstract Background The prescribing of antidepressants and antipsychotics to children has increased worldwide, but little is known about how changes in drug funding policy influence the practice. In 2018, Ontario introduced a universal pharmacare program (OHIP+) for children and youth, amending it i...

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Main Authors: Sophie A. Kitchen, Tara Gomes, Mina Tadrous, Kathleen Pajer, William Gardner, Yona Lunsky, Melanie Penner, David Juurlink, Muhammad Mamdani, Tony Antoniou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Antidepressant
Antipsychotic agents
Child
Adolescent
Time-series analysis
Policy analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05345-2
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