Uncovering antidepressant prescription patterns: a three-year analysis of outpatient trends

Uncovering antidepressant prescription patterns: a three-year analysis of outpatient trends

Abstract Background Antidepressants (ADs) are prescribed for various conditions, including neurological and rheumatoid diseases. This study aims to analyze ADs prescribing trends in Iranian outpatients over three years, with a focus on age, sex, and ADs class. Methods A retrospective cohort study wa...

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Main Authors:	Hossein Karami, Reza Mehrizi, Mohammad Effatpanah, Azamsadat Rivandi, Rajabali Daroudi, Nezam Armand, Leila Ghamkhar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-02-01
Series:	BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:	Mental health Antidepressants Prescription pattern Retrospective cohort
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06521-z
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