Prescription Patterns of Sedative Hypnotic Medications in the Military Health System.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

To evaluate prevalence of sedative hypnotic medications and their potential indication among active duty service members (ADSM) and non-ADSM receiving care in the Military Health System (MHS).

Methods

Using a retrospective cohort study design, we extracted data on sedative hypnotic medications (benzodiazepine receptor agonists, benzodiazepines, sedating antidepressants, and melatonin receptor agonist) dispensed from January 2009 to December 2015. Prevalence was defined as ≥ 1 dispensing per patient per year whereas chronic episode was categorized as ≥ 90 days of continuous therapy. Chi square statistics, odds ratios, and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to assess meaningful differences between ADSM and non-ADSM.

Results

Mean age at dispensing

SUBMITTER: Thelus Jean R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6557654 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature