Gender differences in prescribing patterns for patients with Parkinson's disease in Japan: a retrospective observational study using insurance claims databases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, with increasing prevalence among aging populations. Gender differences in PD extend to symptom presentation and treatment response, suggesting the need for gender-specific management strategies.

Methods

This gender-stratified analysis of a retrospective observational study used data from three nationwide Japanese healthcare databases. Patients aged ≥30 years diagnosed with PD between June 2016 and May 2021 were included. Patient demographics, prescribing patterns, and levodopa dosages were analyzed descriptively.

Results

Of 39,731 patients with PD identified, females (n = 22,724) outnumbered males (n = 17,007), especially in the ≥75 years group. Levodopa was the most commonly prescribed

SUBMITTER: Seki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273449 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature