Trends in Statin Use in Seniors 1999 to 2013: Time Series Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To examine HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) drug dispensing patterns to Nova Scotia Seniors' Pharmacare program (NSSPP) beneficiaries over a 14-year period in response to: 1) rosuvastatin market entry in 2003, 2) JUPITER trial publication in 2008, and 3) generic atorvastatin availability in 2010.

Methods

All NSSPP beneficiaries who redeemed at least one prescription for a statin from April 1, 1999 to March 31, 2013 were included. Aggregated, anonymous monthly prescription counts were extracted by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness (Nova Scotia, Canada) and changes in dispensing patterns of statins were measured. Data were analyzed using descriptive analyses and interrupted time series methods.

Results

The percentage of NSSPP beneficiaries di

SUBMITTER: Minard LV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4951112 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature