Article
Anti-epileptic prescribing patterns in the South African private health sector (2008–2013)
DOI:
10.1080/20786190.2016.1148337
Author(s):
Karen JacobsMedicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa, Marlene JulyanMedicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa, Martie S LubbeMedicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa, Johanita R BurgerMedicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa, Marike CockeranMedicine Usage in South Africa, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa,
Abstract
Background: Little is known about longitudinal prescribing practices for anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) in South Africa. The prescribing patterns and associated direct medicine costs of AEDs in the private health sector were investigated, using claims data from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2013.
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