Journal article
Use of Antidepressants Among Elderly Subjects: Trends and Contributing Factors
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The authors assessed changes over time in antidepressant utilization among elderly subjects regarding the prevalence of antidepressant users, shifts in prescription patterns, and related financial implications.
METHOD: The authors conducted a population-based study of more than 1.4 million Ontario residents aged 65 years or older. Cross-sectional data regarding annual antidepressant utilization were obtained from administrative …
Authors
Mamdani MM; Parikh SV; Austin PC; Upshur RE
Journal
American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 157, No. 3, pp. 360–367
Publisher
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Publication Date
March 1, 2000
DOI
10.1176/appi.ajp.157.3.360
ISSN
0002-953X