Trends in the utilization of psychotropic medications in China from 2018 to 2021.

ABSTRACT: Background: Monitoring psychotropic medicine consumption trends can provide information on the extent of pharmacological interventions for mental disorders and availability of psychotropic medicines. Objectives: This study aimed to illustrate the trends in psychotropic drug utilization in China's hospitals. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the aggregated monthly psychotropic procurement records of 1009 hospitals from 31 provinces in China from January 2018 to September 2021. Total psychotropic medicine consumption included the sales of antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, and sedatives or hypnotics. Information, including generic name, procurement amount, dosage form, strength, purchase time, and geographical data, was collected. Populati

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9490132 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature